Its Platinum Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition and 97-point Wine Enthusiast rating confirm what the glass reveals: this is one of the most refined and distinctive XO cognacs in production

Taste: The palate entry is fruit-driven

It also holds its own in classic cognac cocktails

while Courvoisier VS tends to be lighter

Serve neat in a tulip glass at room temperature to appreciate the full aromatic range

Hennessy VS 1L cognac-vs Its Platinum Medal at theHennessy VS 1L is a 40% ABV Cognac blended from over 40 eaux de vie, bottled in a one liter format. This expression stands as the flagship VS from the world's largest Cognac house, distinguished by a blending tradition held by the Fillioux family across eight consecutive generations. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof) Origin: Cognac, Charente, France VS (Very Special) Distillery: Jas Hennessy & Co. Production & Heritage Jas Hennessy & Co. was founded in