Hennessy XO was created in 1870 by Hennessy for the personal use of Mr. Maurice Hennessy, his family & freinds. The 100 eaux-de-vie assembled to create X.O were aged for a long time
- some for 30 years
- to give an unparalleled robustness. Maurice Hennessy gave the name X.O to this extraordinary extra old cognac. Its intense & deep amber colour is a sign of its strength. Its flavours of candied fruit & its subtle & lightly spicy nose create a complete harmony: a mark of its power & roundness. To taste, a smooth, full sensation gives a simultaneously powerful & soft tonality with a hint of cocoa & a warm fruity presence. The long finish expresses all the complexity of the cognac's blending & its long aging process. At once deep & powerful, its character seduces connoisseurs, who appreciate its undeniable modernity & constant revelation of layers of flavours, whether tasted neat, on ice or with a splash of still or sparkling water. Limited stocks available as world demands exceeds production.