About the product
Hennessy X.O Lunar New Year 2022 celebrates the Year of the Tiger with this exclusive limited-edition release. This premium cognac features the iconic X.O blend—a harmonious composition of eaux-de-vie aged up to 100 years, delivering rich notes of dried fruit, spice, and oak.
The specially designed bottle honors the tiger's strength and vitality, making it a prized collector's item and a meaningful gift for the festive season. Each sip reveals the complexity and refinement Hennessy is renowned for, with a warm, lingering finish.
Perfect for connoisseurs and those seeking a distinctive spirit that combines tradition with cultural significance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
- Nose: Rich and woody with scents of candied fruit, warm vanilla, and wild cocoa.
- Palate: A powerful, structured experience. It unfolds through what Hennessy calls "seven chapters," starting with candied orange and plums, moving into a "rising heat" of black pepper and cinnamon, and ending with a velvety dark chocolate richness.
- Finish: "Infinite Echo"—an incredibly long finish of toasted oak, leather, and dried fruits.
Food Pairings & Serving
- Savory Pairing: Pairs brilliantly with Braised Pork Belly (Dongpo Rou) or Smoked Duck. The rich fat of these meats harmonizes with the bold tannins, while the natural sweetness of the Cognac complements savory glazes.
- Asian Cuisine: A classic partner for Wagyu Beef with Black Pepper Sauce or Fried Oysters. The spicy "edge" of the X.O mirrors the heat of the pepper, while the spirit’s body stands up to oily, wok-fried textures.
- Cheese Pairing: Complements Aged Mimolette or Mature Comté. The nutty, crystalline texture of the cheese bridges perfectly with the dried fruit and oak notes of the blend.
- Sweet Pairing: The ultimate companion for Dark Chocolate Lava Cake or traditional Lunar New Year Sticky Rice Cake (Nian Gao).
- The "Tiger" Serve: While excellent neat, Hennessy suggests the "Tiger Cocktail": Mix 45ml Hennessy, 1 dash of Angostura bitters, and 100ml coconut water over ice, garnished with an orange twist.
About the brand
Hennessy collaborated with the internationally renowned Shanghai-based artist Zhang Enli for this 2022 Lunar New Year masterpiece. Entitled "Poetry and Wine Welcome the Tiger," the artwork departs from traditional, literal depictions of the animal. Instead, Enli used fluid, abstract brushstrokes and a vibrant yellow, gold, and red palette to evoke the "spirit" and energy of the tiger, as well as the flowing water of the Charente River in Cognac. This edition celebrates a time of renewal and vitality following the challenges of the previous years.
