Hennessy VSOP Cognac Gift Pack 70 cl cognac This is a drink for real gentlemen and ladies; perfect for sipping neat or for mixing with any drink of your choice. Whether you’re chilling by yourself or hanging out with friends, this is a great cognac to get you in the mood. There’s nothing like a glass of cognac to end the night. Whatever you do, be sure to drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive, arrive alive. And if you’re going out with friends, you should have a designated driver. Pace yourself as you drink in order to prevent a hangover. Hennessy Privilege VSOP has a smooth but stronger flavor than VS, with a heavier wood fragrance. This VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) is a blend of 60 different eau de vie with the oldest being 15 years, and the youngest 4-5 years. Hennessy is known for buying eaux-de-vie from all the Cognac region, where eau-de-vie is a clear, colourless fruit brandy that is produced by means of fermentation and double distillation. The fruit flavor is typically very light. The aroma is that of classic vanilla, with oak tones, light fruit, soft cinnamon, clove, honey and candied fruits. In the mouth, the taste is of medium length, with notes of soft caramel and light spice. The complexity of distinguished flavors and aromas of Hennessy V.S.O.P. make it excellent for casual sipping and also makes for a versatile cocktail mixer.To drink this VSOP wonder, serve it at room temperature in a tulip glass, balloon glass, or wobble snifter. Before you take a sip, hold the glass in the palm of your hand for several minutes to help warm up the liquor and release its natural flavors. Cognac is a type of brandy which originates from a town of the same name in France. It is often drank neat using a snifter glass which, when held the right way, provides warmth to the drink. It can be drank neat or with ice on the rocks. It is also a base for manny delicious cocktails and you can find several recipes online. It has a relatively high alcohol content that ranges from 30% to 60% – so you certainly shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach. All the major brands are available in Nigeria, so all you have to do is find the right one for you, buy it and pour yourself a glass. Only drinks made in the designated growing areas are allowed to go by the name Cognac.