{"product_id":"hennessy-vsop-chinese-new-year-2026","title":"Hennessy V.S.O.P Chinese New Year 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eHennessy V.S.O.P Privilège in festive dress — the same balanced, mid-aged cognac Hennessy has made its name on, released in a limited Chinese New Year 2026 livery for the Year of the Horse. It's a smart gift: recognisable, refined and dressed for the celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Privilège blend brings together around 60 eaux-de-vie from all four crus — Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois — aged roughly four to fifteen years in French Limousin oak. It sits right in the sweet spot between the youthful energy of a VS and the depth of an XO. It's bottled at 40%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is fruity and lightly floral: blackcurrant and blackberry with soft oak, toasted almond and a hint of tropical fruit. The palate is where it shines — apple and pear, cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla and a gentle pepper spice, all wrapped in a rich, full-bodied texture with a thread of honey. The colour is a warm mahogany. It's balanced and versatile, equally at home neat or in a well-made cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is arguably the most useful cognac Hennessy makes — grown-up enough to sip, generous enough to mix. The New Year livery just makes it look the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass to appreciate the balance, or in a cocktail — it makes an excellent Sidecar and a superb Vieux Carré. A single ice cube suits it on a warm evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarfes Bar at the Rosewood for a fine Sidecar. American Bar at The Savoy for a classic serve. The Connaught Bar for something neat and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it with a dark chocolate and orange dessert. It's also excellent with roasted nuts and dried fruit over conversation after a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56383906414916,"sku":"HO9404CNV","price":40.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/HENNESSYVSPOCHINA.png?v=1770820662","url":"https:\/\/checkout.houseofdecant.com\/products\/hennessy-vsop-chinese-new-year-2026","provider":"House of Decant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}