Introduction

Hennessy is proud of it’s long history. The company’s Irish founder, Richard Hennessy from County Cork, was so charmed by the region that he established a trading firm in the town of Cognac in 1765. Under the guidance of his son, James, the company expanded rapidly and took the name it still has today: Jas. Hennessy & Co. Eight generations of Hennessys have run this outstanding company, travelling then world and building the brand’s universal reputation.

History

When Richard Hennessy, the youngest son of Lord Ballymacmoy, joined the Irish regiment serving under Louis XV, he was 26 years old.

Following the battle of Fontenoy, Captain Richard Hennessy was garrisoned at Il de Re. Captivated by the light and harmony of the Charente region, he decided to retire from the regiment and stay in Cognac. From his new home Richard Hennessy sent several barrels of the local ‘eaux-de-vie’ (waters of life) to his family and friends back home. Such was the success of the delicious drink that on 10 September, 1765, he founded the House of Hennessy, symbolised by the arm and broad axe of his family coat of arms.

Today, more than two centuries later, the descendants of the founder are still dedicated to producing the finest cognac on the same site established by Richard Hennessy on the banks of the River Charente."

How to enjoy the brand

Combined with fresh fruit, spices, citrus fruit, aromatic plants, fruit juice or sodas, the Hennessy City Cocktails, are rich and full of flavour. Aficionados will be able to discover all the different savours of fine cognacs, enhanced by sublimated sweet or sour aromas. Hennessy cognac, crafted from white grapes and the result of double distillation, marries marvellously well with all sorts of ingredients, without ever losing its personality and subtle taste. Taste buds tingle, palates palpate, senses are sharpened. From Paris to New York and Miami, from Shanghai to Moscow, experience the greatest of the great cognacs the way people drink it around the world.

Hennessy Shanghai

4 cl Hennessy cognac
10 cl ginger ale
Dash of bitters
A twist of orange peel

Pour ingredients into an ice filled glass. Add the twist of orange peel, stir for a few seconds, and serve.