Hennessy Cognac • XO

The original x. O. Created by maurice hennessy in 1870 for his circle of friends x. O was born at a turning point in history and introduced a new style of cognac: bold rich and complex. 40% abv long aging for greater intensity: the 100 eaux-de-vie assembled to create x. O were aged for a long time – some for 30 years – to give an unparalleled robustness. Maurice hennessy gave the name x. O to this unique extra old cognac. Deeply complex and rich. Its intense and deep amber color is a sign of its strength. Its flavors of candied fruit and its subtle and lightly spicy nose create a complete harmony: a mark of its roundness. To taste a smooth full sensation gives a simultaneously powerful and soft tonality with a hint of cocoa and a warm fruity presence. The long finish expresses all the complexity of the cognac’s blending and its long aging process. When appreciation grows: at once deep and powerful its character seduces connoisseurs who appreciate its undeniable moderni