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- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Hennessy
- Age NAS
- Style Blended Cognac
- Alcohol 43%*
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Hennessy
Master Blender's Selection No. 3 Limited Edition Cognac
(0.7l,
43%*)
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Artisanal and unique, truly Hennessy.
Hennessy has been around for over 250 years and is one of the flagships of Cognac. Now, it controls half of the world’s production and Jamie Foxx blamed all his less prudent decisions on it. But when Spirit enthusiasts move to artisanal and small-batch expressions, even behemoths need to reinvent. In 2017, Hennessy’s Master Blender Yann Fillioux handed over the reins to his nephew Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, who became the 8th generation Master Blender. Continuing the ritzy Master Blender’s series, he concocted Part III of the story.
The guardian of Hennessy’s legacy and unmistakable profile managed to create a unique and intimate expression of Cognac. Mr. Fillioux handpicked the best eaux-de-vie with the minimum age of 7 years. The light amber delight hides velvety and aristocratic notes of French sponge cake and toasted hazelnuts. The finish brings a touch of praline, making this cask strength Cognac a true luxury. Unlike other Hennessy’s Cognacs, this is a one-off creation, never to be made again, so it’s an extremely valuable addition to your home bar.
- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Hennessy
- Age NAS
- Style Blended Cognac
- Alcohol 43%*
Appearance / Color
Light amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fruit-forward nose with mild and sweet notes of French sponge cake and toasted hazelnuts.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Subtle and velvety palate with notes of French oak, sponge cake and hazelnut that translate from the nose.
Finish
Lovely finish with notes of praline.
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Master Blender's Selection No. 3 Limited Edition Cognac
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Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in France, is a variety of brandy (distilled wine). It is only produced in the wine-growing region surrounding this town. Cognac must be made from specified grapes, be twice distilled in copper pot stills, and be aged at least two years in French oak barrels. Most Cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.
There are three primary grades of Cognac recognized by law: V.S., V.S.O.P., and X.O, but we also know Napoléon, XXO, and Hors d'âge.
Cognac is a form of distilled Brandy. For a spirit to be labeled Cognac, it must be made from specified grapes, of which Ugni Blanc is the one most widely used. It must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais.
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
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Dog Dogson's
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Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in France, is a variety of brandy (distilled wine). It is only produced in the wine-growing region surrounding this town. Cognac must be made from specified grapes, be twice distilled in copper pot stills, and be aged at least two years in French oak barrels. Most Cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.
There are three primary grades of Cognac recognized by law: V.S., V.S.O.P., and X.O, but we also know Napoléon, XXO, and Hors d'âge.
Cognac is a form of distilled Brandy. For a spirit to be labeled Cognac, it must be made from specified grapes, of which Ugni Blanc is the one most widely used. It must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais.
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
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