Hennessy VSOP Deluxe Lunar New Year 2026 Edition (750 ml)

Name: Hennessy VSOP Deluxe Lunar New Year 2026 Edition – 750 mL

Type / Category: Cognac (VSOP blend)

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40%

Origin / Producer: France — produced by Hennessy.

Edition / Packaging: Limited-edition Lunar New Year 2026 “Year of the Horse” bottle, design by contemporary artist Xu Zhen. The bottle features red and gold motifs symbolizing vitality, grace, and forward momentum — making it attractive both as a collector’s item and for festive gifting.

Tasting Profile & Characteristics

Appearance

• Warm amber with golden highlights.

Aroma (Nose)

• Candied fruits, vanilla, gentle oak.

• Hints of dried apricot, honeyed spice.

Palate (Taste / Mouthfeel)

• Smooth and layered: creamy vanilla, toasted almond, dried fruit (e.g. apricot), warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

• Also some depth from oak and mild wood-spice character.

Finish

• Long, elegant, with lingering oak, subtle spice, and sweet toffee or warm wood-spice notes; smooth and refined finish.

Usage / Serving Recommendations

• Best neat in a snifter — to appreciate the aroma, complexity, and smoothness typical of a well-aged VSOP cognac.

• Also excellent on the rocks (or with a large ice cube) — chilling slightly can open up the dried-fruit, vanilla and spice layers.

• Works nicely in classic cocktails, or as a premium base for cocktails where cognac’s smoothness and depth are desired (e.g. cognac-based old-fashioned, sidecar, or other mixed drinks).

• Because of its limited-edition bottle and attractive packaging, it is an ideal gift item or collector’s piece — especially for festive seasons or celebrations (e.g. Lunar New Year).