Hennessy Introduces The First Master Blender's Selection
Release in Three Years, A Limited-Edition Blend Celebrating
Craftsmanship and Innovation with 8th
Generation Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde
NEW YORK, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy, the
world's best-selling cognac, is proud to release its next
installment of its Master Blender's Selection limited edition
cognac – Master Blender's Selection No 5. The latest
iteration is a result of craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation,
curated under the expert eye of Hennessy Master Blender Renaud
Fillioux de Gironde. Renaud, the 8th generation Master Blender,
continues to raise the bar in cognac-making, a tradition passed
down from his revered uncle, Yann Fillioux.
The Master Blender's Selection collection, often considered the
best-kept secret of the Hennessy range, is composed of truly unique
blends that will never be replicated. The first of the collection,
Master Blender's Selection No 1, was released in 2016, and since
then, only four of these small-batch blends have been produced,
with No 4 debuting in 2021. This latest limited edition blend
celebrates the passion and expertise of 18 exceptional distillers.
Each distiller plays a crucial role in enhancing the wines' aromas,
concentrating them in the heart of the selected eaux-de-vie
which are specifically chosen by Renaud for their exceptional
qualities.
Says Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, "I wanted to pay tribute to the
artisans behind the scenes - exclusive Hennessy distillers who are
experts and share with us, year after year, first-rate eaux-de-vie
remarkable for their purity, finesse and potential. Some have been
with us almost since the Maison was founded over 200 years
ago. It generally takes many years of training between generations
for the son or daughter of the current distiller to take over. It's
with these future generations that we'll continue to grow and offer
cognacs rooted in our terroir yet deeply contemporary in
nature."
To craft the Master Blender's Selection No 5 requires an
unprecedented eaux-de-vie selection process, followed by a maturing
process of at least seven years in French oak barrels, lending to
its aromatic complexity. Renaud has selected and combined different
eaux-de-vie produced by these 18 unique families of distillers,
merging their characters and personalities to create an unmatched
cognac. On the nose is an invitation to a sophisticated world with
notes of spice and candied orange. The palate is smooth, with
delightful pastry notes of cocoa and sweet spices with a comforting
creaminess. Then come notes of light tobacco and candied orange. It
is perfect drunk neat, on the rocks, and with family and friends.
Master Blender's Selection is Hennessy's only cognac bottled
at 43%.
Concludes Renaud, "Being the 8th generation Master Blender is a
tremendous honor, and I feel privileged to be able to continue the
craft that was passed down to me by my uncle Yann Fillioux.
With Master Blender's Selection No 5, I opted for an innovative
approach blend produced in a single batch that will never be
replicated - this limited edition is a celebration of the
collaborative spirit and expertise in the world of Cognac."
Master Blender's Selection No 5 is available in limited
quantities exclusively in select retailers in the U.S.,
retailing at $99 for the 750ml
format. For more information, go to Hennessy.com.
For further information and additional images, please contact
hennessy@ledecompany.com.
ABOUT HENNESSY
The leader in cognac, the Maison
Hennessy has shined around the world with its exceptional know-how
for more than 250 years. Built on founder Richard Hennessy's
spirit of conquest, the brand is present in more than 160
countries. Based in the heart of the Charente region, Hennessy
is also a steadfast pillar of the regional economy.
The Maison's success and longevity are rooted in the
excellence of its cognacs, each of which is born of a unique
process of transmission of know-how from generation to
generation. The first spirits house to be certified ISO 14001,
Hennessy unites its capacity for innovation and the support of all
its partners to protect this exceptional area. As a crown jewel of
the LVMH Group, Hennessy is a major contributor to French
international trade, with 99% of production sold in export, and a
worldwide ambassador for the French art de vivre.
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