The Hennessy XO is a blend of more than a hundred different eaux-de-vie. Those eaux-de-vie are between 10 to 70 years old. This XO used to be a Reserve de Famille, exclusively available to the Hennessy family, later on it found its way onto international markets.
Tasting notes of Hennessy XO
The color: deep ocherOn the nose: ripe fruit, a hint of spices, mellow wood tones and a nice alcoholic green note
The taste: soft fruit, toasted wood, balanced, elegant and robust, some cinnamon
The finish: intense taste, remains pretty long
The age: The average age of the eaux-de-vie is 45 years
source: cognac-expert