When was hennessy created

It has Irish roots, and kept two families in business for eight and seven generations, respectively. To put that in perspective, my father once asked me to take over the family business and instead I took an improv class. In honor of any family who can do eight generations of anything, here are a few facts about Hennessy worth knowing.

Hennessy is Cognac , which is brandy made in Cognac, France. But the brand was created by an Irishman. The grapes are pressed to get the juice which is left to ferment for two or three weeks using modern fermentation processes, usually in October. The fermented juice is then distilled through a time-tested method which uses traditionally shaped Charentais copper stills, also known as an alembic. The wood is perfect for aging cognacs due to their low resin content.

The Cognac is then transferred to glass carboys called bonbonnes for storage before it is blended. The aging process sometimes lasts for centuries.

Blending of the cognac, or marriage, as it is otherwise called is necessary to achieve the unique taste peculiar to Hennessy. The Master Blender oversees the blending process to ensure that the mark of quality and taste remains consistent and true to the Hennessy standard. The age of the cognac is calculated as that of the youngest component used in the blend.

The blend is usually of different ages and from different local areas. Once the blended cognac is ready, it is then bottled and your Hennessy cognac is ready. Hennessy was one of the first spirits brands to deliver its offerings in bottles.

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Close Close Mobile. Portfolio view. Share: Twitter , LinkedIn , Email. In , a quarter of cognac exports bore the name Hennessy name. A million cases were shipped in , and the figure had doubled to two million just 20 years later. In addition to the fabulous commercial success of a brand present on every continent and in over countries, Hennessy cognac is an ambassador for French art de vivre the world over.

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O allowed Hennessy to strengthen its presence in China. It gave the world a radically new approach to aging eaux-de-vie. Drawing on expertise acquired over hundreds of years, the Maison cultivates a spirit of openness and a sense of connection with all cultures worldwide. Working with our partner winegrowers and all our stakeholders, we intend to strengthen our commitment to sustainable development.