Haute Couture for your Liqueur cabinet.

When it comes to Cognac, Hennessy reigns supreme. With 257 years of history, it is THE biggest producer of Cognac, supplying almost half of the world's Eau-de-vie. Though it was founded by an Irishman, Richard Hennessy, in 1765, the brand is totally steeped in French culture and history. Like through and through. Made from fermented white grapes from the Cognac region of western France, double distilled and aged in French oak barrels, it's a protected designation of origin, meaning it can only be called Cognac if it adheres to strict production guidelines and comes from the Cognac region. So yeah, we told you. French. They also use a combination of letters to show off the quality and price of the bottled liquid — the most common ones being V.S. (Very Special), V.S.O.P (Very Special Old Pale), and X.O (Extra Old). Once you get used to these abbreviations, choosing the perfect bottle of Hennessy will be but a breeze.

Hennessy X.O is breaking new ground in 2023 by venturing into the world of high fashion with a little help from designer extraordinaire Kim Jones. You're looking at a daring collab that's bound to dazzle with the fusion of style and flavor as Jones sprinkles his haute couture fairy dust on Hennessy. Using the latest 3D printing technology and some good old-fashioned craftsmanship, they've created a titanium casting with an organic, twisted metal shell that’s bound to turn some heads. So, while they did give this limited-edition bottle a fashion-forward makeover, they still made sure to accentuate its signature iconic shape and ensure that the complex art form passed down through eight generations of master blenders remained intact — along with that transcendent taste that we all know and love.