Hennessy - XO Exclusive Collection No. 4 - b. 2011 - 700ml

Bottled 2010, released in 2011

Fourth Generation Limited Edition

700ml 40%

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a leading global cognac brand, relentlessly striving to create the finest cognacs in the world. Since 1817, King George IV of England commissioned the Hennessy family to supply precious and aromatic aged cognacs, thus giving birth to Hennessy V.S.O.P., which gained immense fame in the late 19th century and was highly favored by European royalty and nobility.

Hennessy is a master blender of aged eaux-de-vie, boasting a seven-generation history of creating premium cognacs. Its exceptional heritage and sophisticated, sensual qualities have earned Hennessy global acclaim and the appreciation of today's leading cognac connoisseurs, making it hailed as the world's premier cognac and one of the most refined and aromatic spirits globally.

The founder of Hennessy was Richard..., a foreign officer serving in the Royal Guard of Louis XIII. In 1745, Hennessy's troops were stationed in the renowned Cognac region of France. He frequently enjoyed the local brandy and often bought some to give to friends and family back home. The pure taste and rich aroma were highly praised, laying the foundation for the Hennessy brand.

In its early days, the distillery's sales were promising, primarily exported to England and major cities. Later, a man named Jean Fervor joined the distillery as a blender and became Hennessy's first master blender in 1800. Under his guidance, the quality of Hennessy improved significantly, gaining favor with the French royal family and nobility. In 1815, King Louis XIII of France issued a letter appointing Hennessy as a major supplier to Parliament, solidifying the brand's position.

The Hennessy family has a tradition of each generation producing a Cognac to entertain friends and family. This tradition continued with the third generation, Maurice... While working with Hennessy, he also crafted a secret vintage for personal enjoyment and entertaining friends and family. However, he later discovered that many guests who tasted it longed for its exquisite flavor and wrote to Maurice, requesting to purchase it from the market.

Therefore, Maurice named it X.O, meaning "Special Aged," and released it to the public in 1872. By chance, yet also by design, Hennessy X.O was born, becoming widely known and highly regarded, even reaching Shanghai and gaining international fame!