The XO experience

Each year, one of the world’s most recognizable brands of cognac Hennessy invites devotees of its legendary Hennessy X.O cognac to rekindle their admiration with a new expression of its iconic decanter.  To create the bottle for the latest Exclusive Collection, the House of Hennessy commissioned Tom Dixon, a world-famous British designer of lighting, furniture and accessories.  For the new Hennessy carafe, Dixon used tessellation to create a striking visual tribute to more than 100 eaux-de-vie composing the Hennessy X.O blend.  At the Hennessy Hall, Isla Ballroom of the EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, the grand reveal was followed by cognac tasting and an exquisite dinner menu that showcased not just the character of Hennessy X.O but its ability to be paired with dark chocolate as well.  On hand at the launch was one of the firm’s most tireless ambassadors, Maurice Hennessy, who conducted a “tutored tasting” and personally signed the bottles to the delight of discriminating buyers present. Also spotted were Philippine representative of Moet Hennessy Olga Azarcon and Moet Hennessy Asia-Pacific business development manager Randy Uson.