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Hennessy Cognac

Cognac from Charente, poured on Long Island since 1765.

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The story

The story behind Hennessy

Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer who served under Louis XV, founded the house in 1765 in Cognac, the Charente town that gives the spirit its protected name. Every drop starts as white wine from Ugni Blanc grapes grown inside the AOC, distilled twice in copper Charentais stills between October and March into a clear eau-de-vie near 70% ABV.

French oak does the rest. Limousin and Tronçais barrels give the amber color, the vanilla, the spice, and the tannin, and the Fillioux family has blended those casks as hereditary Master Blenders for generations. We have carried Hennessy on Jericho Turnpike for over 30 years, and the house style has not wandered.

The lineup

Explore the Hennessy range

From the two year minimum V.S. to the collector tier, here is the Hennessy lineup we keep on the shelf, all bottled at 80 proof.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Hennessy V.S. 200mLV.S. Cognac80Fruity, punchy, built for long drinks and mixing
Hennessy V.S. 1LV.S. Cognac80Oak, vanilla, light spice, the everyday pour
Hennessy V.S. 1.75LV.S. Cognac80Party format, holds up in highballs and punches
Hennessy Privilege 750mLV.S.O.P. Cognac80Smoother, woodier, spiced, four year minimum blend
Hennessy V.S By Vhils 750mLLimited Edition V.S.80Artist bottle, same V.S. inside, collectible outside
Hennessy Master Blender's #1 750mLLimited Release80Blender's selection, rare, for the back bar
Out of stockSpiritHennessy - X.o. Cognac 750mL$189.99SpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 200mL$12.99SpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 375mL$19.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 50mL$4.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 750mL$39.99SpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 1L$50.99SpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 1.75L$79.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - V.s. Cognac 100mL$6.59SpiritHennessy - Privilege 750mL$62.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Privilege 1L$74.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Privilege 375mL$29.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Black 1L$62.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Black 750mL$47.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Black 375mL$24.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Paradis 750mL$849.99SpiritHennessy - Master Blender's #1 750mL$599.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Privilege 1.75L$139.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Master Blender's #2 750mL$129.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Master Blender's #3 750mL$129.99Out of stockSpiritHennessy - Privilege 200mL$19.99SpiritHennessy - V.s By Vhils 750mL$199.99
Buying guidance

Which Hennessy is right for you?

Pricing runs the length of the lineup. The 200mL Hennessy V.S. sits at $12.99 and the 375mL at $19.99, easy entries if you want a taste before committing. The 1L is $50.99 and the 1.75L is $79.99, the better math for a bar cart that gets used. Privilege, the V.S.O.P., is $62.99 for 750mL. Above that, the V.S. By Vhils is $199.99 and Master Blender's #1 is $599.99. Buy Hennessy online and pick it up curbside in Commack the same day we confirm the order.

The HostHennessy V.S. Cognac 1.75L

Big format, 80 proof, keeps a crowd in Sidecars and highballs all night.

The Neat SipperHennessy Privilege 750mL

Four year minimum aging gives the wood and spice to drink slowly, one glass.

The CollectorHennessy Master Blender's #1 750mL

Limited blender release, priced for the shelf you do not open casually.

Make the most of it

Hennessy cocktails and pairings

Cognac wants fat, salt, and dark sweetness. Set the glass beside a board and let the V.S. do the work.
Good to know

Hennessy questions, answered

Is Hennessy a whiskey or a brandy?
Hennessy is a brandy, specifically a Cognac. Whiskey is distilled from fermented grains like barley, corn, or rye, while Hennessy is distilled from fermented white grapes, primarily Ugni Blanc.
Where is Hennessy made?
It is produced entirely in the Cognac region of southwestern France. To legally carry the name Cognac, all harvesting, distillation, and aging must happen inside that protected AOC region.
What is the difference between Hennessy VS and VSOP?
The difference is aging. Hennessy V.S. ages a minimum of two years and stays fruitier and punchier. V.S.O.P., sold here as Privilege, blends spirits aged at least four years for a smoother, woodier, spiced finish.
Does Hennessy get better with age in the bottle?
No. Cognac matures only inside oak casks. Once bottled, aging stops completely, so a bottle stored on a shelf for 20 years tastes the same as the day it was filled.
Can I get Hennessy delivered or pick it up locally?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery over $250, and free curbside pickup at our Commack store. Spirits ship to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout; call (631) 343-7200 to confirm stock. 21+.
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