Hennessy Cognac XO
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Hennessy Cognac XO 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 XO Cognac is a premium and iconic brandy that hails from the renowned Cognac region in France. Crafted by Hennessy, one of the world's most respected Cognac producers, XO stands for "extra old," signifying the exceptional aging process this cognac undergoes. It is a true testament to the art of blending, with a rich history dating back to 1870. Hennessy XO is a harmonious blend of eaux-de-vie from the finest vineyards in the Cognac region, aged in oak barrels for an extended period, resulting in a cognac of unparalleled depth and complexity.
In the glass, Hennessy Cognac XO 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.
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Bottle details
| Type | Cognac |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hennessy |
| Origin | Cognac, France |
| Age | XO |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | Ugni Blanc grapes |
| Cask | French oak |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a classic extra old blend from the Cognac region of France, made from Ugni Blanc grapes and a blend of eaux-de-vie aged at length in French oak. It pours deep amber with mahogany glints and opens on jasmine, orange blossom and candied apricot before roasted almond, warm vanilla and oak settle in. The palate is velvety, moving from honey and ripe fruit through cinnamon and clove into chocolate and toffee. The finish is long and warming, with fruit, spice and oak. At 40% ABV it is approachable for someone trying their first XO, yet layered enough to reward a collector who likes to compare houses side by side. It is a sipper first, neat in a tulip glass or over one large cube, though it also adds real depth to a Sidecar or Sazerac. We carry it because it is a dependable reference point for what a classic XO blend tastes like, and it is easy to share with newcomers and seasoned cognac drinkers alike.
Pairs well with
- High-quality dark chocolate — The cognac's chocolate, toffee and honey notes complement both the bitterness and the sweetness of good dark chocolate.
- Fine cheese board — Roasted almond, dried apricot and baking spice in the glass work naturally alongside aged cheeses.
- Fireside evening sipping — Its long, gently warming finish of fruit, spice and oak suits a slow, cozy glass by the fire.
Questions about this bottle
What does XO mean on this Cognac?
What does XO mean on this Cognac?
XO stands for "extra old," signifying the extended aging this cognac undergoes. Hennessy XO is a blend of eaux-de-vie from the Cognac region, aged in oak barrels for an extended period, and the XO has a history dating back to 1870.
What is Hennessy XO made from?
What is Hennessy XO made from?
It is made from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in France's Cognac region. The resulting eaux-de-vie are blended and matured in French oak, which gives the cognac its deep amber color and its notes of vanilla, toasted almond and oak.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect floral jasmine and orange blossom on the nose with candied apricot, roasted almond and vanilla. The palate is smooth and velvety, with honey, ripe fruit, cinnamon and clove, then chocolate, toffee and oak. The finish is long and warming, echoing fruit, spice and oak.
What size and strength is this bottle?
What size and strength is this bottle?
This is a 750 ml bottle bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof.
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