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About This Cognac
Hennessy X.O Year of the Horse is the house's Lunar New Year 2026 limited edition, with bottle and gift box designed by Chinese artist Xu Zhen.
His design shows a galloping horse in metallic copper on a flowing red background.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dark chocolate, candied fruit and cinnamon, with a hint of cracked pepper.
- Palate: Rich and firm, stewed plums and cocoa, then clove and toasted oak.
- Finish: Long and spicy, with lingering dried fruit.
Serving & Food
Pour neat into a tulip glass at room temperature, or over a single large ice cube to soften it. It suits nian gao or roast goose.
Good to Know
Do the other Hennessy cognacs have this design? Yes. The same artwork is on this year's V.S.O.P, James Hennessy and Paradis.
Should I add water? A small splash opens the fruit.
Product Details
| Producer | Hennessy |
| Country | France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Distillery
Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer, founded the house in Cognac in 1765, and LVMH's Moët Hennessy owns it today. Members of the Fillioux family have been its master blenders since 1806.