Hennessy Cognac XO (375 ML SMALL) Bottle:12 The 14 month oak barrel

The 14 month oak barrel ageing is felt through its notes of vanilla

nutty flavor and smooth finish

The rums are considered "estate" rums for the sugar (ultimately molasses) grown and produced on the same grounds as the distillery--think of it as craft distilling writ-large like a plantation

which may age for about 5 years

Hennessy Cognac XO (375 ML SMALL) Bottle:12 The 14 month oak barrelIts intense and deep amber color is a sign of its strength. Its flavors of candied fruit and its subtle and lightly spicy nose create a complete harmony: a mark of its roundness. To taste, a smooth, full sensation gives a simultaneously powerful and soft tonality with a hint of cocoa and a warm fruity presence. The long finish expresses all the complexity of the cognac's blending and its long aging process. Wine Enthusiast WE92 The deep fig and raisin