Hennessy V.S Cognac

Hennessy VS cognac goes well with many different things: tonic water and club soda, soft drinks like lemon-lime soda and ginger ale, iced tea, cranberry juice, and margarita mix. If you want to try a new spin on the traditional rum and Coke, try Hennessy and Coke instead. The Hennessy’s vanilla, oak, and caramel notes melt right into the sweet, mildly dark flavor of Coke and are brought to the forefront by the effervescence.

Hennessy Very Special cognac comes in multiple sizes of bottles, all of which are 80 proof. For a 375 mL bottle, expect to pay between $17.99 and $19.99; for a 750 mL bottle, prices range from $33.99 to $38.99; for a 1 L bottle, the price will likely be between $49.99 and $52.99; and finally, a 1.75 L bottle will set you back $74.99 to $82.99. These prices are fairly on the mark for average cognac costs.

To truly enjoy the experience of Hennessy VS cognac — its flavor, its mouthfeel, its aroma, and its color — it’s best to try it neat or on the rocks. If you’re drinking it neat, opt for a tulip glass, which channels the oak- and caramel-infused aromas straight into your nose and puts that amber color on full display. With ice, choose a tumbler glass, though you can also add a splash of cold water to your cognac.

Yes, Hennessy Very Special cognac is a superb gift. This premium spirit comes from a company that’s been crafting its wares since 1765. The Very Special offering puts some of the Tasting Committee’s best work on display — they only select the most unique eau-de-vie to mature in oak casts for several years. It’s also a gift that’s manageable for your budget, as Hennessy VS cognac is fairly average in terms of cost.