Name: Hennessy X.O. Cognac
Brand: Hennessy
SKU: d2a1e9c1fddc22b0434a6fb735c55ee7
Price: 122.42 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (5 reviews)

Hennessy X.O. Cognac
France
- - Avg Price (ex-tax)
  - $ 234 / 750ml
- 4.5 from 55 User Ratings
- 89 / 100 from 5 Critic Reviews
- Hennessy X.O. Cognac is an iconic and luxurious expression from the world-renowned Hennessy brand. X.O. stands for "Extra Old," indicating that this cognac is a blend of over 100 eaux-de-vie aged for a minimum of 10 years. Hennessy X.O. is celebrated for its rich and complex flavor profile, setting a benchmark for excellence. The cognac offers notes of dark chocolate, spices, and dried fruit, complemented by a hint of oak and a touch of leather. The aging process imparts a deep and velvety texture to the cognac, leading to a long and luxurious finish that is both warm and satisfying.
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From Cognac, France
Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 234 / 750ml
Brandy

Distillery

Hennessy is a Cognac house founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer serving in the army of King Louis XV of France. It has been exporting to the US since 1794, and is noted for producing the first VSOP (Very Superi...

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About the Product

Region or Appellation: Cognac

France
Producer Notes: In 1870, Maurice Hennessy created Hennessy X.O for his circle of friends and introduced a new style of cognac. Hennessy X.O is the Original, the emblematic icon of the Hennessy Maison. Deep and powerful, the eaux-de-vie of this Hennessy X.O cognac are aged in young barrels and marked out by their power and energy, but also by their capacity to achieve a great roundness through time.

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 40%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Closure Type: T-top cork
Producer Tasting Notes: Sweet Notes: The palate is warmly embraced by flavors of candied fruit. Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels. Spicy Edge: Perception of a strong spicy cognac note, tantalising the lips and palate with its distinct peppery flavor intertwined with a hint of chocolate. Flowing Flame: A wave of warmth grows, crests and then breaks. A robust presence, full and voluptuous, is felt. Chocolate Lull: There is the gradual discovery of something very familiar. It is the well-rounded flavor of a rich, dark chocolate. Wood Crunches: A striking sensation is suddenly felt – the vigorous ebb and flow of oak notes interlaced with vanilla. Infinite Echo: The evanescent oak notes leave a long, omnipresent finish in their wake. Seemingly endless, it echoes all of the subtleties of each taste and sensation that has preceded it.

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Awards

(10)

Silver

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2020

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition

Silver

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2019

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition

Category Winner
Cognac/XO

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2019

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition

Gold Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2012

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Silver Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2010

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Double Gold Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2008

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Gold Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2007

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Gold Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2006

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Double Gold Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2005

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Double Gold Medal

Non Vintage

Awarded: 2004

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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About the Product

Region

Cognac

In French, Cognac is technically classified as an "eau-de-vie de vin" – a category which covers all spirits distilled from wine. The spirit's full, official name is in fact "Eau-de-Vie de...

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Type of Spirit

Brandy

For many consumers the generic brandy term implies distillates derived from grape wine. We only include grape brandies here; see also our Fruit Brandy / Eau-de-Vie page. See also our Pomace...

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Critics Scores & Reviews

(5)

Non-Vintage

89 / 100

5 scores

95 - 100

90 - 94

85 - 89

80 - 84

75 - 79

0 - 74

92 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

Non Vintage Tasted: Jan 2015

The deep fig and raisin aromas hint that the palate will be equally deep and dark. Bold toffee, cocoa, fig and gingerbread round into a spiced, brisk finish. Consider as a dessert pairing.

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82 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

Non Vintage Tasted: Jan 2007

A one dimensional bouquet features reluctant scents of grapes and dates. The palate entry is aggressively sweet and oaky; the midpalate is a little more balanced as the oak becomes more of a participant. Ends up seriously sweet, sticky, and far too sugary.

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87 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

Non Vintage Tasted: Jan 2006

Hennessy XO Cognac (France; Schieffelin & Somerset, New York, NY); 40% abv, $150. The eaux-de-vie range in age from 10 to 70 years. Deep amber/chestnut brown hue. Nose is opulent, elegant and emits mature aromas of cheese-like rancio, black tea leaves, raisins and oak. In the mouth, this XO displays melded tastes of astringent oaky tannins, ripe grapes and toffee. Aftertaste offers parting sweet tastes of dark caramel and honey.

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92 / 100 CellarTracker

Non Vintage

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User Ratings

(55)

4.5

55 ratings

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Very Good

Saved: 9-Jun-2023

Pairs well with apple tarte tartin or sticky date/sticky toffee pudding

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Saved: 8-May-2023

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