Maison Hennessy has been creating some of the world’s most renowned and highly prized cognacs since 1765. This featured offering of the Hennessy James Hennessy XO Cognac continues that tradition of superior quality as a tribute to James Hennessy – an accomplished traveler, a pioneering entrepreneur, and the eldest son of founder Richard Hennessy. Released in 2015 in celebration of the brand’s 250th anniversary, this luxurious liquor is presented in a custom-designed decanter made by international artisan Marc Newson. The opening aromatics include notes of smoky tobacco, roasted nuts, orchard fruits, and hints of vanilla over a palate of tannins, smoke, roasted nuts, and sweet nectarines. Lavish, lingering on the finish, and lovingly inspired – James Hennessy XO Cognac is a wondrously crafted cognac from one of the most profound Houses of Cognac ever established.