Hennessy XO 70cl Gift Box is a cognac both elegant and complex, which combines a strong identity with a unique style. Created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 for his circle of friends, X.O was born at a turning point in history and introduced a new style of cognac: bold, rich and complex. The 100 eaux-de-vie assembled to create X.O were aged for a long time ? some for 30 years ? to give an unparalleled robustness. Maurice Hennessy gave the name X.O to this extraordinary ?extra old? cognac.
Hennessy XO, the first ‘eXtra Old’ cognac, is powerful, masculine and generous – a genuine pleasure. It releases woody, spicy aromas. Now an established symbol of luxury, its rich character is enhanced by a distinctive decanter designed in 1947. Rich, full-bodied and complex, Hennessy X.O combines the spicy aromas of oak and leather with the sweeter essences of flowers and ripe fruit. Well-balanced, the initial flourish is dominated by the powerful suggestion of pepper and rancio, which testify to the long years it has spent being aged.