Hennessy Very Special Cognac, 70 cl

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And such a tour would not have been complete without displays from some of the artists who’ve collaborated with Hennessy over the years to create Limited Edition bottles. These included Shepherd Fairey, Os Gemeos, Futura, Othoniel, Arik Levy and Tom Dixon. Shanghai-born artist, Guangyu Zhang, is certainly a rising star. He studied at the China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China, and also in the UK at Central Saint Martin’s College. He was selected by Saatchi Art as one of the ‘Best of 2014’ artists, as well as being on their ‘One to Watch’ list. His work has been displayed around the globe, including at the Tate Britain in London, and at solo exhibitions throughout Hong Kong and China. VHILS experiments with various elements in his bottle design, with the use of acid, bleach and, ink, as well as different mediums. The artist works with hammers, chisels, drills, and even explosives to manipulate steel, stone and wood. When you think ‘contemporary’, then VHILS really is the epitome of the word.

This initial bottle was designed by New York graffiti artist, KAWS and features many of his signature graphics, design and treatments. Born Brian Donnelly, KAWS is now one of the world’s premier graffiti artists whose works sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Produced in collaboration with the French heritage house Bernardaud and hand-decorated in the porcelain maker’s atelier in Limoges, the one-liter Hennessy Paradis carafe exists in a limited, numbered edition of only 555 one-litre carafes. It is presented in a beautifully crafted wooden box that is intended to enjoy a second life as a decorative object in the home. For the first time, special editions of Hennessy X.O and Hennessy V.S.O.P inspired by Zhang Enli’s “Poetry and Wine Welcome the Tiger” will be accompanied by a collector’s edition of Hennessy Paradis, also inspired by this artwork for Chinese New Year. His passion is for innovative design, manufacture and vision, and, as he says, “to illuminate and develop the future”. Of his Hennessy creation, Tom said, “The Hennessy XO decanter is a timeless subject that I wanted to deal with in an original and modern manner. It’s a real collector’s item in itself”. The decanter was created using an advanced technique that allows a mosaic of crystal and reflected light. Each copper-colored, crystal-cut facet was designed to mirror the quality of the cognac contained within. Since 2009, Hennessy has released a number of collectible editions to mark anniversaries, special occasions, or collaborations with artists, designers and organisations, such as the NBA. [22] It has collaborated with Zhang Enli, Les Twins, Refik Anadol, Kaws and Marc Newson among others.As you might have guessed, this was another special edition cognac to celebrate the 250th anniversary in style: The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend.

Senior Vice President of Hennessy USA said of the design, “Shepard Fairey personifies the qualities Hennessy wishes to champion… This Hennessy Limited Edition bottle design is further evidence of his talent, passion and commitment to his craft, the same characteristics Hennessy has pursued since 1765.”Kim Jones pays singular tribute to two processes that call for an understanding of science, nature, and know-how in the Hennessy X.O. Limited Edition bottle design. Enclosed in an aluminum "second skin," the bottle remains faithful to the emblematic shape of the Hennessy X.O. decanter, highlighting its characteristic curves and shape. This structure embodies the fusion between creation and heritage of the House of Hennessy. Kim Jones, known for his contemporary yet minimalist approach, has infused his sportswear and graphic vision into the new Hennessy X.O. decanter.

Fairey said of his elegant design, “My inspiration for this limited edition design was based on the legacy of Hennessy as a brand. To me, Hennessy has always been about quality, authenticity, tradition and elegance.” To honor the arrival of the new generation, the house released a new and exclusive cognac decanter: Hennessy 8. The cognac blend pays tribute to the heritage of the line of cellar masters of the house and the bottle represents 250 years of the finest savoir-flaire, a unique item in time. For the Hennessy Tom Dixon collaboration, the renowned designer took inspiration from the hypnotic qualities of crystal, diamonds and precious stones. The relief-like surface of the carafe is designed to reproduce the sensation of these valuable materials through the reflection of light. Its many facets shine and so attract the human eye as a diamond would. Examples of his work can be found all around the world and include the likes of Bilbao Guggenheim in Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Opus Tower in Hong Kong and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.

Hennessy Artistry is a multidisciplinary initiative designed to center on music events, artistic innovation and taste experiences to celebrate Hennessy’s art of blending with local culture and flavors. This limited edition VS bottle honors a decade of incredible music and artist collaborations with Nigeria’s cultural circuit. This limited edition bottle created by artist Ryan McGinness was a great follow-up to those already in the series from the likes of KAWS, Futura X, Os Gemeos and Shepard Fairey. Hennessy is the drink of choice for Blues musician Del Paxton in the movie That Thing You Do! [53] In the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond, rescued by a St. Bernard in Switzerland, curtly dismisses the dog and tells him to bring five star Hennessy. [54]

Of course, such a work of art deserves a decanter of splendid proportions, and this certainly doesn’t disappoint. Created from Baccarat crystal, the Beauté du Siècle decanter is in the form of the sample flasks used by the cognac house. This carafe is presented in an up-to-date take of a traditional liqueur chest. The complete work of art is the finished masterpiece of over ten craftsmen and artists. This 1-liter bottle was another release in honor of Hennessy’s 250th anniversary in 2015. It was designed by Marc Newson, exclusively for airport duty-free stores and comes presented in a sleek gift box. So, what delights were on offer? Well, as mentioned, there were some wonderful creations by some top modern artists. These were divided into six ‘chapters’, each depicting historical elements of the cognac house. Hennessy invited tattoo icon, Scott Campbell, to design this limited edition in its VS artist series.Hennessy 8’s blend consists of 8 carefully selected eaux-de-vie: 7 of which were selected by Yann Fillioux and the 8th which was selected by Renaud de Gironde. The bottle was designed by internationally renowned artist, Arik Levy, and this was not the first time Hennessy had collaborated with him.