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06 / 11 · Since 1817

V.S.O.P

The art of balance.

Born in 1817, when the Prince Regent, the future George IV, asked for a 'Very Superior Old Pale'. Harmonious, round, quietly assured.

Bottle of Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège

Tasting notes

Taste

nose

  • Vanilla
  • Clove
  • Cinnamon

palate

  • Toasted oak
  • Fresh grape
  • Caramel

finish

  • Liquorice
  • Vanilla
  • sweet
  • spice
  • wood
  • fruit

How to serve

  • On the rocks: cognac served in a rocks glass

    Rocks glass

    On the rocks

    Pour over ice. Wait thirty seconds. Let the cold open the oak.

  • Sidecar: cognac served in a coupe

    Coupe

    Sidecar

    Shake hard with ice. Double-strain into a chilled, sugar-rimmed coupe.

  • Neat: cognac served in a tulip glass

    Tulip glass

    Neat

    Pour, let it rest a minute, warm the glass in your hand.

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