Created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 for his circle of friends, this original X.O cognac meaning Extra Old. Grapes are selected from four premier growing areas to create a premium cognac that gets better with age. 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 power and 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 cognacs blending and its long ageing process.