On April 10, 2018 Hennessy Maison visited Kenya to pay tribute to its heritage on the 200th anniversary of V.S.O.P Privilège. Members of the Hennessy Family and the Hennessy Maison are in Nairobi to be part of this milestone. As part of their visit, the Hennessy family is meeting key stakeholders to discuss the dynamic Hennessy Maison, its heritage, savoire faire and vision for the future.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to visit Nairobi, its energy and vibrancy is exciting. Hennessy has always been a brand without borders, enjoyed the world over. It’s always amazing to see Hennessy being embraced across continents and cultures and it’s important we celebrate this milestone with our valued consumers”, shares Maurice Hennessy.
Faithful to his training and to a long family tradition, Maurice Hennessy is the owner of a vineyard, which involves him personally in the main activity of the region. He teaches staff
members all over the world about Hennessy’s values and savoir faire, cultivates brand development, and conducts exclusive tastings of Hennessy cognacs.
Roch Hennessy is a descendant of Maison Hennessy’s founder, the Irishman Richard
Hennessy. He represents the 8th generation of the Hennessy family. In 2017 the Maison Hennessy appointed him Business Development Manager in charge of steering the brand’s strategic development in China.
A Little History…
Two centuries ago, the future King George IV, a cognac connoisseur requested an excellent pale cognac which Hennessy delivered in 1818. He wanted his cognac superior, a cut above the rest and so Hennessy presented to him “VSOP – Very Superior Old Pale.” It is then that Hennessy pioneered a new style of cognac, becoming the first house to produce VSOP – the perfect expression of a balanced, harmonious and complete cognac. This would go on to transform the art of cognac making, inspiring the “Very Special Old Pale” designation. This hallmark of excellence has stood the test of time becoming an icon and a world leader today.
Over the next two centuries, as the world was being transformed by innovation, V.S.O.P remained true to its roots, its quality unaltered thanks to the Hennessy master blenders who passed down the secrets of this timeless cognac from one generation to the next while maintaining its original and unique character, true to their belief that “our heritage is our future”.
About Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
V.S.O.P Privilège is the definitive expression of a perfectly balanced cognac. Created from a selection of firmly structured eaux-de-vie, aged largely in partially used barrels in order to take on subtle levels of oak tannins, this highly characterful cognac reveals balanced aromas of fresh vanilla, cinnamon and toasty notes that come together in seamless perfection.
About Hennessy
From its seat in the French region of Cognac and throughout its 250-year history, Hennessy has proudly perpetuated an exceptional heritage based on adventure, discovery and cultivating the best that nature and man can offer. Hennessy’s longevity and success across five continents reflect the values the House has upheld since its creation: the transmission of a unique savoir-faire, the constant quest for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to Creation, Excellence, Legacy, and Sustainable Development. Today, these qualities are the hallmark of a House – a crown jewel in the LVMH Group – that crafts some of the most iconic, prestigious Cognacs.
