Hennessy Cognac VSOP The Spirit Of The NBA
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Hennessy V.S.O.P The Spirit of the NBA is a collector's edition release from the world's best-selling cognac house, celebrating the ongoing partnership between Hennessy and the NBA. The cognac itself is classic Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège—a Very Superior Old Pale blend of up to 60 eaux-de-vie sourced from the four premier Cognac crus and aged in French Limousin oak—finished in a 2023 NBA-inspired gift box built for presentation and gifting.
The nose is rich and rounded: candied fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, and a signature Hennessy hint of clove and cinnamon. The palate is balanced and silky, layering stone fruit, honey, and gingerbread over a firm oak spine. It finishes warm, medium-length, and subtly spicy, with a clean return to fruit and vanilla on the back end. V.S.O.P has long been the Hennessy expression of choice for sippers and cocktail-builders alike.
Serve neat, over a large rock, or as the backbone of a Sidecar, Sazerac variant, or cognac old fashioned. The NBA packaging makes this a standout gift for basketball fans, collectors, or anyone upgrading from V.S to V.S.O.P.
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Bottle details
| Type | Cognac |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hennessy |
| Origin | Cognac, France |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | Ugni Blanc grapes |
| Cask | French oak |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, the house's Very Superior Old Pale blend of up to 60 eaux-de-vie drawn from the four premier Cognac crus and aged in French Limousin oak, dressed in a 2023 NBA-inspired collector's box with a pebbled leather basketball design. Inside is the same balanced, silky cognac that sippers and cocktail-builders have long reached for. Grilled almonds and candied fruit open the nose, then stone fruit, honey, and gingerbread layer over a firm oak spine, with hints of clove, cinnamon, and vanilla. The finish is warm and subtly spicy, returning to fruit and a gentle sweetness. It suits two kinds of shoppers equally well. The basketball fan or collector gets packaging worth keeping on the shelf, and the drinker stepping up from V.S gets more depth without losing mixability. We carry it because the box is a genuine conversation piece, but the liquid holds up on its own, whether neat in a snifter or as the backbone of a Sidecar.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate truffles — The cognac's grilled almond and oak notes complement rich chocolate, while its honeyed sweetness rounds out the bitterness.
- Aged Gouda — The nutty, caramelized character of aged Gouda echoes the almond and dried fruit tones on the palate.
- Basketball season watch party — The NBA collector's box makes it a natural centerpiece, and its mixability means it can go neat or into a round of Sidecars.
Questions about this bottle
Is the cognac inside different from regular Hennessy V.S.O.P?
Is the cognac inside different from regular Hennessy V.S.O.P?
No. The liquid is classic Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, a blend of up to 60 eaux-de-vie from the four premier Cognac crus aged in French Limousin oak. What sets this edition apart is the 2023 NBA-inspired collector's gift box with its pebbled leather basketball design.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect a rich, rounded nose of grilled almonds, candied fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak with a touch of clove and cinnamon. The palate is silky and balanced, with stone fruit, honey, and gingerbread over firm oak. It finishes warm and subtly spicy, with fruit, vanilla, and a gentle sweetness.
How should I drink it?
How should I drink it?
Sip it neat from a snifter at room temperature to get the full aromatics, or pour it over a large rock for a slightly softer, chilled glass. It also works as the base for a Sidecar, a French Connection, a Sazerac variant, or a cognac old fashioned.
What is it made from, and how strong is it?
What is it made from, and how strong is it?
It is a grape brandy made from Ugni Blanc grapes, blended from up to 60 eaux-de-vie and aged in French Limousin oak. It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750 ml bottle.
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