Hennessy Masters Blend No. 5 (750Ml)

Description

Hennessy Master Blender's Selection No. 5 is a limited cognac made as one single batch. Hennessy says this blend will never be made again. It is the fifth release in a small series that began with No. 1 in 2016. The edition before it, No. 4, came out in 2021.

Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde chose every eau-de-vie in it. He is the eighth generation of his family to blend for Hennessy. The spirits come from 18 family-run distillers who work only for the house. Each one aged for at least seven years in French oak. It is bottled at 43% ABV, the only Hennessy at that strength.

In the glass, it glows a deep amber with gold glints. The nose opens with warm spice and candied orange. Your first sip brings cocoa, sweet spice and a soft, creamy feel, almost like pastry. Light tobacco and more candied orange follow. The finish stays sweet and fruity.

Pour it neat into a snifter to catch every layer, or add a single ice cube. Sip slowly and keep a glass of water close. A small square of dark chocolate is a lovely match. So is a strong blue cheese like Roquefort or Stilton. If you want a cocktail, it makes a rich Sidecar.

Only limited quantities reach select U.S. shops, so this bottle makes a thoughtful gift. Cognac collectors and curious sippers will both find a lot to like.

Product Details

• SKU: 81753839734
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43%
• Origin / Country: France
• Type: Cognac
• Brand: Hennessy
• Distillery / Producer: Hennessy; blended by Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde from 18 family-run distillers
• Age Statement: No age statement; eaux-de-vie aged at least seven years
• Cask Type: French oak barrels
• Recommended Pairing: Dark chocolate, Roquefort, Stilton
• Mixing Suggestion: Neat or with a single ice cube; also a Sidecar
• Taste Profile: Cocoa, sweet spice, creamy, candied orange, tobacco
• Aroma & Bouquet: Warm spice and candied orange
• Smooth & Finish: Light tobacco and candied orange, sweet and fruity