{"product_id":"hennessy-cognac-vs","title":"Hennessy Cognac VS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHennessy VS is the best-selling cognac in the world — a blend of over 40 eaux-de-vie from all four Cognac crus (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois), aged a minimum of two years in Limousin oak barrels, producing the approachable, versatile character of apple, citrus, almond, and vanilla that has made it the global benchmark for entry-level cognac since its inception.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHennessy was founded in 1765 by Irish-born Richard Hennessy in the town of Cognac on the Charente river, and began exporting to markets across Europe and eventually the United States and Asia in the early 19th century. The VS (Very Special) designation requires the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend to be aged at least two years in Limousin oak — but Hennessy's VS typically contains older components alongside the minimum-aged spirit, contributing more complexity than the minimum requirement suggests. The multi-cru blend draws on the house's extensive reserves: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne for floral finesse, Borderies for roundness, and Fins Bois for immediate fruit expressiveness. The result is the most widely consumed cognac by volume in the world, working equally well neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation of Cognac cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple, citrus zest, and a subtle floral note — the multi-cru character at its most approachable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium-bodied — apple, citrus, almond, and vanilla from the Limousin oak aging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and medium-length with warm spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e VS Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40+ eaux-de-vie from all four Cognac crus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 2 years in Limousin oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Hennessy VS and VSOP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVS requires a minimum of 2 years aging for the youngest eau-de-vie; VSOP requires a minimum of 4 years. VSOP uses older and more numerous eaux-de-vie (60+ vs 40+), producing greater complexity, depth, and a smoother texture. VS is the more approachable, cocktail-versatile expression; VSOP is the more refined sipping expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\"\u003e[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between Hennessy VS and VSOP?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"VS requires minimum 2 years aging; VSOP requires minimum 4 years. VSOP uses 60+ eaux-de-vie vs 40+ in VS, producing greater complexity and a smoother texture. VS is the approachable, cocktail-versatile entry; VSOP is the more refined sipping expression.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Hennessy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127976468732,"sku":"00081753831516","price":31.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/hennessy-cognac-vs-brandy-768.webp?v=1779538812","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/hennessy-cognac-vs","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}