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

Hennessy V.S. is a French cognac assembled from eaux-de-vie, with V.S. standing for Very Special. It is shaped by predominantly new oak casks and combines roasted notes with a fruity, fresh character. The palate is full-bodied and creamy, and the cognac suits both neat drinking and cocktails or simple mixed drinks. It comes in a 70cl bottle at 40% vol and is supplied with gift packaging. The house was founded by Richard Hennessy in 1765 in the Charente. Since 1806, the Fillioux family has been connected with the selection, ageing and blending of the eaux-de-vie, and the tasting committee meets each morning in Cognac to assess them. On the nose there are freshly toasted bread, roasted almonds and brown sugar, followed by subtler grape aromas. The palate is aromatically intense, full-bodied and creamy, with vanilla. The finish leaves a distinctly fresh impression and floral notes.