Hennessy V.S. Cognac (70cl, 40%)

A Cognac assembled from matured eaux-de-vie, with much of its ageing in new oak casks. Roasted notes and fruit sit alongside a full, creamy palate, while the Cognac keeps a fresh, fragrant character. It is bottled at 40% in a 0.7 litre bottle and comes without gift packaging. Hennessy selects grapes from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois. The eaux-de-vie are distilled twice in copper stills and then aged in French oak casks. On the nose it opens with freshly toasted bread, roasted almonds and brown sugar, followed by subtler grape aromas. The palate is full-bodied and creamy, with vanilla. The finish is fresh with floral notes.