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This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Exclusively available in France, is entirely covered with a "chameleon" paint presenting a mixture of blue, yellow and green. It is one of the "big four" cognac houses, [1] along with Martell, Courvoisier, and Rémy Martin, who together make around 85% of the world's cognac. [2] Hennessy sells approximately 102 million bottles of its cognacs per year, [3] making it the world's largest cognac producer, and in 2017 its sales represented around 60% of the US cognac market. [4] As well as distilling cognac eaux-de-vie itself, the company also acts as a négociant. [5] Since 2009, Hennessy has released a number of collectible editions to mark anniversaries, special occasions, or collaborations with artists, designers and organisations, such as the NBA. [22] It has collaborated with Zhang Enli, Les Twins, Refik Anadol, Kaws and Marc Newson among others. Hennessy holds the largest collection of cognac eaux-de-vie in the world, with more than 470,000 casks in its cellars. [3] Through a process of blending and maturation of varying lengths, it makes several distinct gradings of cognac. As well as its V.S and V.S.O.P. gradings, which make up the majority of its sales, Hennessy is known for expensive specialist cognacs, some of which are still blended by the Fillioux family. [5]The Hennessy cognac distillery was founded by Irish Jacobite military officer Richard Hennessy in 1765, who had served in the army of Louis XV. [7] [8] He retired to the Cognac region, and began distilling and exporting brandies, first to Britain and his native Ireland, closely followed by the United States. [8] In 1813 Richard Hennessy's son James Hennessy gave the company its trading name, Jas Hennessy & Co. [9] He was also responsible for choosing Jean Fillioux as the house's Master Blender. A member of the Fillioux family has occupied the role ever since, a business relationship that has lasted eight generations and more than 250 years. [10] Why apprentice tasters in Hennessy have to remain silent for at least five years". CNA Luxury . Retrieved 2022-03-23. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. A bottle of Hennessy can be a celebration, a gift, or an indulgence with friends and family at home. Whether you're looking for Hennessy, or the brand owned by the same company, Moet, we've got the right selection for you at House of Malt.

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a classic brand that offers a unique flavour. It has become one of the 'big four' cognac houses, along with Martell and Rémy Martin, so if you are looking for a cognac to gift to someone or to enjoy at home, we have plenty of choices for you. Hennessy is the drink of choice for Blues musician Del Paxton in the movie That Thing You Do! [53] In the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond, rescued by a St. Bernard in Switzerland, curtly dismisses the dog and tells him to bring five star Hennessy. [54] At the 2009 VMAs interruption, Kanye West was reportedly intoxicated after drinking Hennessy and other various alcoholic drinks before his infamous interruption of Taylor Swift. [55] Hennessy Literary Awards [ edit ]Cognac makers ramp up U.S. efforts as China sips less". Reuters. 2015-11-22 . Retrieved 2022-03-23.

The brand is owned by Moët Hennessy since a champagne & cognac merger in the early seventies, which is in turn owned by LVMH (66%) and Diageo (34%), Diageo acting as a non-controlling shareholder. [6] Hennessy pioneered several industry-standard practices in the world of cognac, and its association with luxury has made it a regular point of reference in popular culture, especially in hip hop. History [ edit ] Richard Hennessy (1724–1800) founded the distillery in 1765 Brand ambassador Maurice Hennessy at a presentation of new cognac in 2011 a b c Holman, words: Bianca (2016-09-13). "Hennessy's Popularity Is Not Due To Hip Hop. The Story Is Much Deeper Than That". VinePair . Retrieved 2022-03-23. COMPANY NEWS; Group Claims LVMH Edge". The New York Times. 1988-09-16. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2022-03-23. Hennessy. "Hennessy And Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Nas Unveil Year Two Of The "Wild Rabbit" ". www.prnewswire.com (Press release) . Retrieved 2022-03-23.

Fields, words: Jessica (2022-02-21). "10 Things You Should Know About Hennessy Cognac". VinePair . Retrieved 2022-03-23. Cognac makers ramp up U.S. efforts as China sips less". Reuters. 2015-11-22 . Retrieved 2023-08-11. a b "Cognac magnate Kilian Hennessy dies at 103". Agence France Presse. 3 October 2010. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013 . Retrieved 10 October 2010.