Hennessy
Hennessy was founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer who settled in Cognac, and it remains one of the defining names in the category. The house built its reputation early through export, reaching the United States by 1794, and played a major role in shaping Cognac through milestones such as the creation of V.S.O.P in 1817 and X.O in 1870.
Hennessy was founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer who settled in Cognac, and it remains one of the defining names in the category. The house built its reputation early through export, reaching the United States by 1794, and played a major role in shaping Cognac through milestones such as the creation of V.S.O.P in 1817 and X.O in 1870.