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Hennessy XO Extra Old Cognac
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Blend
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Blend
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
Tasting review
It's a powerful and rather woody blend, with spicy aromas, complex but remains round. This rich cognac brings oak and leather together with slightly sweet notes of flower and fruit. A well balanced work, with a good sense of pepper and rancio. More a masculine XO.
Description
Hennessy XO comes in a 70 cl bottle and is at 40 % ABV. This cognac is a blendof quite some crus: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fin Bois. This bottle is a flagship of the Grande Maison de Hennessy - and its decanter was designed in 1947.
Reviews (3)
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I tasted this classic in a blind tasting. The nose: strong, on the palate: stronger but also a bit flat compared to other XOs.. a nice peak during the finish. Of course a great cognac, a great decanter (one of the best) - but, it's really sort of sweet and complex without a huge burn in the end. If you like less mainstream cognacs, don't go for this one.
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A good classic
An interesting Cognac. Quite sour on the nose, and then fairly explodes on first taste - mellowing after the first hit. Aftertaste is long, becoming rounder and more mellow as it evolves.
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Hennessy XO is a tota classic, but..
Now Hennessy XO is a total classic. It's the first XO ever, they invented the whole category of Extra Old cognac. The nose is quite intense and rich, the mouth I really like.. and it's slightly smoother on the palate than the Remy XO i'd say. If you like very round, rich, complex, sweet Cognacs with a smooth finish - in a beautiful decanter, this is your Cognac!
I tasted this Cognac review in a blind tasting, compared to other XOs.
About Hennessy Cognac
Hennessy Jas (et Cie) - the world famous Cognac producer Hennessy has a history dating back to 1765 when the company was established by Irishman Richard Hennessy. Initially an eaux-de-vie trading business, Hennessy was going to become the most successful Cognac exporter in the world. Today, part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Group, the company remains to be amongst the most innovative Cognac companies around, forcing collaborations with new markets such as the Hip Hop scene in the US. Its estate and headquarters are based in the famous town of Cognac in Charente.
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Other Hennessy Cognac bottles
Nose: Fragrances of lemon and citrus.
Palate: The dominance of the Fins Bois cru is definitely part of the tasting experience. Enjoy notes dry almond, hints of spices, and honey tones.
Eye: A golden, honey-ish hue.
Eye: The Paradis color is bronze-copper.
Nose: Some notes reveal some slightly peppery and spicy aromas, then fruits and dry roses.
Palate: We discover a delicate rancio, and of full fruits. Finally an explosion of different aromas, with a great balanced length and very rounded...
A slightly smoky cognac, which comes alive with hints of spring such as orange blossom and jasmine.
Other XO Cognac bottles
Eye: Light gold.
Nose: A trifecta of fruity, spicy and floral notes. The floral notes dance lightly upon the nose with violet and jasmine flower. The fruity notes are that of orange compote and dried apricot.
Palate: Vanilla, chocolate and hazelnut. A soft and harmonious balance of...
Tasting review:
Color : rich amber.
Nose : Warm, plum, nuts, iris, and sweet vanilla.
Palate : Nice structure, pleasant length, fruity and woody notes, hazelnut.
Dark amber in color, a smooth cognac with fruity notes of orange, floral notes of violet, and spicy notes of gingerbread
This XO Royal is full of flower aromas, delicate and with a balanced palate.
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Q&A
Grace, I cannot reply your message for some reason.If you still have the Hennessy XO Grand Champagne for sale...
Hi Don,I am not sure how to contact you by reply ... but it doesn't work.
Hi, You have 2009 Hennessy exlusive collection Iridescence (swarovski crystals) for sale? I am in Australia.Thanks
Paul, I have got several bottles of XO Grande Champagne from in 5cl 35cl & 70cl it's even better then their regular XO!you can check out my FB page for my whole Hennessy collection https://www.facebook.com/don.hennyI have a lot of Hennessy for sale or trade if interested, I'm always looking to buy also!
I have hennessy xo grand champagne cognac pls call 90011565
I have a 0.7 bottle from he 1980s. It has a greenish glass bottle instead of a transparent white glass bottle. Is the greenish bottle version worth more?
I am looking for Hennessy XO Grande Champagne. Contact me if you have one for sell
I have a bottle of Hennessy XO Extra Old Cognac and I have stopped drinking so if anyone would be interested contact me at lv5466@consulant.com
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I have the Remy Martin, Courvoisier, Baron Otard and Hennessy XOs and have to say that of all of them the Hennessy is my favourite. It's just my own taste but wood, leather and jasmine are my favourite tasting notes!
I tried Hennessy XO in a restaurant the other day and I must say it's really good. A bit too much of wood, but still very round. a good cognac!
Hennessy XO is really something for beginners.. for quite a high price. I mean, value for money wise, this cognac is not really the greatest. But, it's a rather female, soft XO with a nice finish. If you want a good cognac, which is available everywhere, you will buy Hennessy XO. Compared to Martell XO for example it's really rounder and softer.. but not everyone likes that.
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my friend has that cognac and he got it over 30 years ago as a wedding present in thailand and its still not open! how mutch can he get for it, what's that that cognac worth?
How much for the hennessy pure white jean paul?and would u ship to the US?
Agree above, since I first tasted a XO - it was a Hennessy. Thx for opening my eyes for this cognac (or better opened my mouth :-)
The best cognac I know! You know what you get, and it's good quality. I've had other XOs and I was not always pleased..
For those of you openminded try a cognac without added vanilla. Check out a better destilled product at a lower price:http://www.cognac-expert.com/extra-cognac/leopold-gourmel-extra-cognac-age-des-fleurs-15-carats?page-comment_b5457107=1#writeReview