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About This Cognac
Hennessy made the 250 Collector Blend for its 250th anniversary in 2015 and bottled it in a one-litre crystal decanter. It is a mature, rounded blend with a strict production limit of 250 barrels.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dried apricot, candied orange and vanilla, with cinnamon and polished oak.
- Palate: Round and full, with caramel, stewed fruit and spice, and oak kept in check.
- Finish: Long and warm, with sweet spice and a gentle nutty dryness.
Serving & Food
Serve at room temperature, around 18 to 20°C, in a tulip-shaped glass and let it breathe briefly. After dinner, pair with dark chocolate, walnuts or a slice of aged Mimolette.
Good to Know
How old are the eaux-de-vie? Reports put them at roughly 15 to 35 years.
Who made it? Master blender Yann Fillioux, over four years.
Product Details
| Producer | Hennessy (Maison Hennessy) |
| Country | France |
| Region | Cognac |
| ABV | 40% |
| Size | 1L |
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About the Distillery
Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer in the French army, founded the house in Cognac in 1765, and it belongs to LVMH's Moët Hennessy. The Fillioux family has led its blending since 1806.