Hennessy Cognac V.S. (Very Special)
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Hennessy Cognac V.S. (Very Special) is a distinguished French Cognac available at Liquor Geeks, where we stock the world's finest brandies and aged spirits. Produced in France's prestigious Cognac region from carefully selected Ugni Blanc grapes, this expression embodies centuries of distilling tradition.
Hennessy VS Cognac, often simply referred to as Hennessy VS, is a classic and renowned French brandy known for its rich history and exceptional quality. Produced by the prestigious House of Hennessy, which has been crafting Cognac for over 250 years, this expression represents a harmonious blend of eaux-de-vie (grape spirits) aged in oak barrels.
In the glass, Hennessy Cognac V.S. presents rich amber color with brilliant clarity. The nose reveals dried fruits, floral notes, and the warm spice of aged oak. On the palate, expect silky texture with flavors of dried apricot, vanilla, chocolate, and toasted almond. The finish is long, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
Cognac is a spirit made for savoring — sip it neat in a tulip glass or snifter, or pair it with dark chocolate and fine cheese. It also elevates classic cocktails like the Sidecar and Vieux Carré.
Purchase Hennessy Cognac V.S. (Very Special) at Liquor Geeks and explore our full cognac and brandy collection for more world-class aged expressions.
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Bottle details
| Type | Cognac |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hennessy |
| Producer | Maison 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 classic blend is a natural starting point for anyone curious about Cognac, and it earns its shelf space by being exactly what a benchmark should be: balanced, approachable and easy to understand. Maison Hennessy blends eaux-de-vie made from Ugni Blanc grapes in France's Cognac region, ages them in French oak, and bottles the result at 40% ABV. In the glass it shows deep amber with golden highlights, and the nose offers ripe apricot, apple and a hint of citrus over vanilla and toasted oak. The palate brings grape, plum and orange zest, with the oak adding gentle cinnamon and nutmeg before a warm, velvety finish with a touch of dried fruit. It suits someone buying a first Cognac, and it is just as useful to a seasoned drinker who wants a dependable base for a Sidecar or French 75. We carry it because it is a reference point: taste it alongside older Cognacs and you will understand the category far better.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The Cognac's orange zest and vanilla notes play naturally against the bitterness of good dark chocolate.
- Well-seasoned steak — The toasted oak and cinnamon-nutmeg spice stand up to the savory char and seasoning of a rich cut.
- Sidecar cocktail hour — Its fruity apricot and citrus character and oaky backbone give a Sidecar both brightness and depth.
Questions about this bottle
What is Hennessy V.S. made from?
What is Hennessy V.S. made from?
It is a blend of eaux-de-vie, or grape spirits, made from Ugni Blanc grapes in France's Cognac region and aged in French oak by Maison Hennessy.
What does Hennessy V.S. taste like?
What does Hennessy V.S. taste like?
Expect ripe apricot, apple and citrus on the nose with vanilla and toasted oak. The palate shows grape, plum and orange zest, with oak-driven cinnamon and nutmeg, and a warm, velvety finish with gentle sweetness and a touch of dried fruit.
How should I drink it?
How should I drink it?
It works several ways: neat in a tulip-shaped Cognac glass, with a splash of room-temperature water to open the flavors, over a few ice cubes on warm days, or as the base for classic cocktails like the Sidecar and French 75.
What size and strength is this bottle?
What size and strength is this bottle?
This is a 750 ml bottle of Cognac bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof.
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