EXtraOrdinary, Extra Old. X.O was created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for the private use of the Hennessy family. X.O was then commercialized and shipped that same year to Ireland and then to Shanghai as of 1872. Hennessy X.O, the original of the category eXtra Old, was re-launched in 1947 in the now famous and very sensual decanter ‘ŕ pampres’.

Hennessy X.O is blended from more than 100 eaux-de-vie specially selected from the four first growing areas. Rich, full-bodied and complex, Hennessy X.O combines the spicy aromas of oak and leather with the sweeter essences of flowers and ripe fruit. Well-balanced, the initial flourish is dominated by the powerful suggestion of pepper and rancio, which testify to the long years it has spent being aged. Complex and long-lasting.

Traditionally X.O has been enjoyed following a fine meal. However more and more people are discovering the added pleasures of X.O "On the Rocks". Simply add one or two ice cubes and a "splash" of water to release the aromas of the blend.

Hennessy Cognac

Hennessy has a long and illustrious history. The firm has always had a strong attachment to its roots and is proud to tell the tale of its founder, Richard Hennessy who in 1765 set up his trading company on the banks of the Charente. For eight generations, the members of the Hennessy family have tirelessly travelled the globe, endowing their brand with the universal acclaim it has come to enjoy. Today, Hennessy cognac is still made with the same degree of care and attention, by the same family of cellar masters dating back to the 19th century, and it is still enjoyed by connoisseurs the world over.

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