Created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 for his circle of friends, Hennessy X.O was one of the first Cognacs classified as X.O, or “extra old”, because of its extended aging process.

In the year of its creation, Hennessy X.O was already being delivered to Irish cognac lovers.
In 1872, it became known to key Chinese customers in Shanghai, who ordered sixty bottles from the House. The character of Hennessy X.O was particularly appreciated in China where, over the years, orders continued to grow.

In 1947, Gérald de Geoffre designed the first Hennessy X.O decanter whose distinctive form is still familiar to us today, at the request of Maurice Hennessy.
 The young Marquis wished to give it an aura worthy of the cognac it contained: it combines gentle curves and a powerful silhouette, a tribute to the pyramid-like forms of the grape bunches that gave birth to the eaux-de-vie. 
 

As part of a more responsible and committed approach to our region, our company has decided to take the next step in terms of transparency on its environmental and social impact.

The Hennessy Transparency platform allows you to discover the origin of the raw materials used in our products, our partners’ location and commitments, and details on our production and shipping sites. A dedicated space to discover the different players involved throughout our supply chain.