Hennessy X.O. By Marc Newson

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Since its founding in 1765, Hennessy has been guided by a passion to craft the world’s finest Cognacs – our drive to Never Stop. Never Settle. Hennessy Cognac is crafted with a strict set of standards defined by the Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and handed down from generation to generation.

However, when it comes to enjoying Cognac, we haven’t followed any rules since 1765. Created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his circle of close friends, Hennessy X.O was the first “Extra Old” Cognac ever invented and established the category. In 1947, Gérald de Geoffre designed the first Hennessy X.O decanter, whose distinctive form is still familiar to us today.

Its silhouette is a tribute to the pyramid-like forms of the grape bunches that give birth to the Cognac eaux-de-vie. Hennessy X.O’s 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 cognac’s blending and its long ageing process. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda water.

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In crafting the bottle for the limited edition, Newson blends subtle gold with hues of rose to create a ‘dynamic, steamlined variation on the decanter’s iconic shape that breaks with conventions and gives it a wholly unexpected twist’.

The LVMH wines and spirits house first collaborated with DFS and Changi for the iconic Hennessy X.O Decanter in 2017.

Moët Hennessy Managing Director Travel Retail Asia Pacific Vanessa Widmann, commented: “We are very excited to partner with DFS Group and Changi Airport for a second time in a row to build on the successful Limited Edition launch of 2017 and introduce this year’s Hennessy X.O Limited Edition by Marc Newson. With its impactful design, I strongly believe that the limited edition makes for the perfect gift for travellers.”

Brooke Supernaw, DFS Group Senior Vice President Spirits, Wine,  Tobacco, Food and Gifts added: “DFS is proud to partner with Moët Hennessy on this very special release that perfectly combines modern design with exquisite taste. We look forward to offering our travelling customers at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport exclusive access to this fine product until the end of June.”