Hennessy X.O Cognac, 70cl

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Though these descriptions reflect the concertation of the Hennessy Tasting Committee, each Hennessy X.O experience is by definition a unique and personal sensorial odyssey.

Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels. Jones attended London's prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design where he obtained an MA in Menswear. His graduation show was covered extensively by the press which convinced him to launch his eponymous brand and the first collection was presented at London Fashion week in 2003. A stint as designer for British high street sportswear brand Umbro followed. This was the first time a cutting-edge young designer took on a mass menswear brand in the UK and the collaboration was very well received. Jones followed with design for Britain's Topman, Mulberry, Alexander McQueen, Alfred Dunhill and others, where he injected his own vibrant mix of high fashion and street style into classic English menswear. Through the artistic mind of Kim Jones, the piece introduces a strange futuristic environment, halfway between a distillery and an haute couture atelier. An elusive robot takes the viewer through the space, slowly uncovering the inspiration behind the poetic details of The Fabric of Time as it passes next to an imposing mechanical alembic system. As the robot enters the main room, the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones is revealed under the concealed watchful eye of the designer.The third element of the collaboration is the Hennessy X.O Limited Edition 'ready-to-wear' version of the decanter specially imagined by Kim Jones. The Hennessy X.O bottle is encased in an aluminum second skin, its structure showcasing the signature shape of the bottle while evoking a couture silhouette. A true representation of the merger of fashion and culture with excellence and legacy, the limited edition bottle is the final piece of the Hennessy X.O x Kim Jones partnership. Says Kim Jones: "When I saw how the vintage Hennessy bottles were wrapped, it spoke volumes to me about how precious each one is, and how they were handled. I was particularly touched by their history, and the sense of how generations have dedicated their time to making each step of the process better and better. That same process also holds true with fashion." I'm fascinated by the rich heritage of Hennessy, a household name behind which artisans have spent hundreds of years creating this special cognac," says Kim Jones. "Storytelling is very important for me regardless of what I'm designing or who I'm collaborating with – I want my designs to educate and inspire people through the stories they tell." Each drop of Hennessy X.O is an invitation to awaken the senses. Thanks to a meticulous blending process, Hennessy X.O is a cognac of time-honored consistency. The Master Blenders' commitment to preserving quality, from the very first carafe to this day, has made this cognac an enduring symbol: its noble character stirs taste sensations while its powerful, carefully balanced structure guarantees an extremely long finish.

Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2031977/Kim_Jones_and_the_Hennessy_X_O_Masterpiece_designed_by_Kim_Jones.jpgThe Fabric of Time and collection items will be displayed in select global retail locations, each evoking the futuristic elements of the collaboration and video through interactive content and experiences. The decanter has also been dipped in gradient colours; an effect inspired by the shades of the different eaux-de-vie selected by the Master Blender to compose Hennessy X.O. We are thrilled to embark on a new odyssey blending cognac-making and couture with Kim Jones, a creative master of our time," said Laurent Boillot, Hennessy CEO. "Inspired by the emblematic personality of Hennessy X.O, Kim has developed a resolutely contemporary collection that is destined to make an impact on culture today and in the future." Every sip of Hennessy X.O offers a rare "taste-scape": a distinct sensation and an extraordinary story. Seven chapters are divided into sweet notes, rising heat, spicy edge, flowing flames, chocolate lull and wood crunches, leaving a lasting impression - a sensation Renaud Fillioux de Gironde calls "an infinite echo".

Spicy Edge - A strong spicy note tantalizes the lips and palate with its distinct peppery flavor intertwined with a hint of chocolate. Infinite Echo - Evanescent oak notes leave an extended finish that echoes all of the subtlties and sensation that have preceded it, a reflection of Hennessy X.O's complex blending and long aging process.Laurent Boillot, chief executive at Hennessy, said: "We are thrilled to embark on a new odyssey blending cognac-making and couture with Kim Jones, a creative master of our time. Inspired by the emblematic personality of Hennessy X.O, Kim has developed a resolutely contemporary collection that is destined to make an impact on culture today and in the future.” Experts say who have explored every dimension of this drink and discovered various characteristics attest to these major attributes: The final piece is the Hennessy X.O limited edition ‘ready-to-wear’ version of the decanter, where the Hennessy X.O bottle is encased in an aluminium second skin. The structure has been designed to showcase the signature shape of the bottle while evoking a couture silhouette. By the age of fourteen, Jones knew he wanted a creative career and he considered graphics and photography before discovering that fashion was: "something I could build a world around." In time for the collection launch, Hennessy X.O unveils The Fabric of Time, a campaign video featuring a cameo of Kim Jones as he steps into the Hennessy X.O universe. Created by French creative trio Bleu Désert, the video places the collection at the convergence of human and mechanical movement.