As the essence of Hennessy, Hennessy Very Special is the flagship of the incredible art of the company's distillery. It is the result of an ambitious selection process of spirits balanced with a subtle and refined character, from which a cognac that is a true delight was produced. The art of distillation of Hennessy for Hennessy Very Special. The selection. The spirits chosen for Hennessy Very Special are extremely delicate but also possess character. They are in a wonderful balance: neither too strong nor too gentle, and they have the potential to develop further throughout their maturation. They captivate with their subtly balanced aromas, which blend wonderfully with each other over time and maintain the typical characteristics of their origin, namely the immediately recognizable aromas of fresh grapes and vine flowers. These spirits are selected very early to allow them the necessary time for maturation and the development of their overall potential, before being used to create one of the most incomparable cognacs in its category. The maturation of Hennessy Very Special largely depends on the selection of new oak barrels, which come exclusively from France. They give the cognac its intense expression. The maturation process is guided in the desired direction through the use of partially used barriques. This ensures the formation of warm and pleasant toasted notes, which create a counterbalance without dominating the overall effect of the blend. It is a very dynamic maturation process, during which the barriques are exchanged very frequently. The younger spirits are aged for 2 years. During this period, they are exposed to oxygen at regular intervals to support the formation of their typical aromas of crème brûlée and cane sugar. Their vanilla notes give the cognac a creamy flavor and accentuates the fruit. Blending is the last step in the creation of Hennessy Very Special. It does not serve to create aromas, but to develop the very particular characteristics of the cognac in terms of balance and consistency. The master blender and his tasting committee select certain spirits that, during maturation and under optimal conditions in new barriques, have reached the peak of their expressive power and have fully developed their delightful toasted notes. This base assembly is completed with additional spirits from the extraordinary reserves of the Hennessy house, which, thanks to their fruity or floral style, contribute to creating an absolutely perfect composition. Transparent and bright appearance, a beautiful amber tone. Aroma. The initial notes of toasted fresh bread, toasted almonds, and cane sugar are followed by a complementary second note of subtle grape aromas. Taste. The aromatic intensity of the cognac is reflected in its flavorful, creamy taste that surprises with a vanilla dimension. It is rounded off by a particularly fresh and floral aftertaste.
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As the essence of Hennessy, Hennessy Very Special is the flagship of the incredible art of the company's distillery. It is the result of an ambitious selection process of spirits balanced with a subtle and refined character, from which a cognac that is a true delight was produced. The art of distillation of Hennessy for Hennessy Very Special. The selection. The spirits chosen for Hennessy Very Special are extremely delicate but also possess character. They are in a wonderful balance: neither too strong nor too gentle, and they have the potential to develop further throughout their maturation. They captivate with their subtly balanced aromas, which blend wonderfully with each other over time and maintain the typical characteristics of their origin, namely the immediately recognizable aromas of fresh grapes and vine flowers. These spirits are selected very early to allow them the necessary time for maturation and the development of their overall potential, before being used to create one of the most incomparable cognacs in its category. The maturation of Hennessy Very Special largely depends on the selection of new oak barrels, which come exclusively from France. They give the cognac its intense expression. The maturation process is guided in the desired direction through the use of partially used barriques. This ensures the formation of warm and pleasant toasted notes, which create a counterbalance without dominating the overall effect of the blend. It is a very dynamic maturation process, during which the barriques are exchanged very frequently. The younger spirits are aged for 2 years. During this period, they are exposed to oxygen at regular intervals to support the formation of their typical aromas of crème brûlée and cane sugar. Their vanilla notes give the cognac a creamy flavor and accentuates the fruit. Blending is the last step in the creation of Hennessy Very Special. It does not serve to create aromas, but to develop the very particular characteristics of the cognac in terms of balance and consistency. The master blender and his tasting committee select certain spirits that, during maturation and under optimal conditions in new barriques, have reached the peak of their expressive power and have fully developed their delightful toasted notes. This base assembly is completed with additional spirits from the extraordinary reserves of the Hennessy house, which, thanks to their fruity or floral style, contribute to creating an absolutely perfect composition. Transparent and bright appearance, a beautiful amber tone. Aroma. The initial notes of toasted fresh bread, toasted almonds, and cane sugar are followed by a complementary second note of subtle grape aromas. Taste. The aromatic intensity of the cognac is reflected in its flavorful, creamy taste that surprises with a vanilla dimension. It is rounded off by a particularly fresh and floral aftertaste.
