Richard Hennessy
“The Ultimate Cognac Destination”. A continuing dialogue between the past and the present.
A blend of the Grand Siecles, is a unique “assemblage” of over 100 “eaux-de-vie” matured to their fullest. The oldest of these are extremely rare. Some had been selected in the early 19th Century then nurtured by the ancestors of Yann Fillioux, 7th generation of Master Blenders from the same family, who today blends Richard Hennessy cognac.
Richard Hennessy cognac draws on some two hundred years of knowledge, talent, expertise and passion. This dynastic tradition of selecting, ageing and blending “eaux-de-vie” is without equal in Cognac. With this exceptional blend , Yann Fillioux pays a tribute to Richard Hennessy – the Founder of the House of Hennessy.
To savour such an exceptional cognac is a privilege. A crystal tulip-shaped taster’s glass, or a small snifter will allow the gradual release of the aromas. According to Talleyrand, celebrated 18th century French politician and loyal consumer of Hennessy, the best approach to enjoying rare cognacs is to “cradle the glass in the palm of one’s hand, swirl the spirit to release its full aroma, lift it to one’s nostrils, inhale deeply and then ... set it down and discuss its virtues”.
Background Information:
In 1765, Irish aristocrat Richard Hennessy, who had been serving in the French forces, founded an eaux-de-vie trading business in Cognac. Under his son, James, the company expanded rapidly and the name Hennessy has been interlinked with the history of cognac ever since. Today, Hennessy is the uncontested leader in cognac, selling 50 million bottles a year around the world. Its V.S, V.S.O.P, Privilège, X.O, Paradis and Richard Hennessy are the pillars in a range of products that are both benchmarks of excellence in the world of cognacs and icons of refinement and luxury.
This success is far from simply fortuitous, reflecting an unyielding focus on quality. What’s more, the talents of seven generations of cellar-masters from the Fillioux family have enabled Hennessy to constitute the most remarkable reserves of rare eaux-de-vie in the world.
The excellence of the product inspires an astonishing variety of ways to enjoy it, in a traditional snifter, on ice, in long drinks or in cocktails. Made from grapes, cognac goes perfectly with fruit, spices and other liquors, providing an ideal base for innovative and delicious cocktail creations.
