Cognac

In 1817, James Hennessy created a unique blend for the future King George IV of England. From the encounter of these two visionaries, was born the first Hennessy “Very Superior Old Pale,” know today as Hennessy V.S.O.P. The savoir-faire of the Maison Hennessy is fully expressed in this balanced cognac: the selection of eaux-de-vie, aging and assemblage. A cognac of remarkable consistency and vitality, Hennessy V.S.O.P conveys all of the savoir-faire of the Hennessy master blenders who have ensured the continued success of this harmonious assemblage for 200 years.

Offering a unique flavour, embodied with vanilla aroma, notes of candied fruit, orange marmalade, quince and pear, this Cognac creates a taste that lingers. Holding a finish that is long and rich, boasting notes of oak and spice, this is a Cognac you won’t forget in a hurry.

Introducing Jean Fillioux Grande Champagne Cognac Cep d'Or XO Selection: an epitome of elegance and richness. This exceptional Grande Champagne Cognac, distilled using the age-old traditions in a Charentais pot still, mesmerizes with its vivacious bouquet of spring flowers, notably lilac and jasmine. As you delve deeper, you're greeted with ripe fruit undertones like banana and melon, intermingling with the decadence of dried fruits such as raisins and the robustness of walnut. Its lengthy finish is marked by captivating spicy hints of anise and caraway.

Park XO is composed of 100% Grande Champagne. This terroir yields elegant and distinguished eaux-de-vie which require a long aging process to fully express their aromatic richness. The aromas open progressively to allow scents of dried apricot, of hazelnuts and of gingerbread to appear.

With a name like "Cigar Blend" we're obviously going to recommend sipping this sensory sensation with a Honduran or Cuban cigar. However, if smoking isn't your thing, you can enjoy this Cognac on its own, neat in a traditional tulip glass.

The Cognac Park Cellar Master recommends smelling this with your eyes closed before taking your first sip, in order to fully focus on the aromatic expressions being released. Leaving the Cognac for a while and coming back to it should deliver a whole host of new aromas, further expanding your appreciation of this distinctive and unique blend.

The experts at the Maison Park also recommend pairing this  with a gooey dark chocolate dessert with salted caramel, the velvety accents of the caramel and bitter dark chocolate soften the more powerful woody and spicy flavor profile of the Cigar Blend.