{"id":14024,"date":"2016-06-22T12:56:42","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T12:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=14024"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:40:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:40:38","slug":"hennessy-marks-new-master-blender-release-hennessy-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/hennessy-marks-new-master-blender-release-hennessy-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Hennessy marks new master blender with release of Hennessy 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cognac house Hennessy has marked the arrival of its eighth-generation master blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde with \u201clegacy\u201d release, Hennessy 8.<\/p>\n

De Gironde has served on the Hennessy tasting committee for the past 14 years, and will now succeed his uncle Yann Fillioux, who has worked with the brand for 50 years.<\/p>\n

While de Gironde has officially inducted the new blender, Fillioux will continue to serve as his mentor.<\/p>\n

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To mark the transition, Fillioux has created his \u201cultimate blend\u201d, Hennessy 8. A limited edition release, just 250 bottles will be made available, and the liquid will never be recreated.<\/p>\n

Described as a \u201cfigurative symbol\u201d of the Cognac house\u2019s heritage, Hennessy 8 is named after the eight eaux-de-vie is contains. Seven were chosen by Fillioux, with the eighth selected by de Gironde.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe number 8 is the eternal symbol of perfection, as Hennessy 8 well illustrates,\u201d said Fillioux.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it embodies ideal simplicity and absolute perfection.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hennessy 8 is presented in a hand-blown Baccarat crystal carafe designed by Arik Levy, an artist \u201clong term friend\u201d of the Maison. The design features eight inset rings, \u201can ode to eight generations of master blenders and the eight eaux-de-vie inside\u201d.<\/p>\n

A crystal stopper engraved with a floral motif continues the numerical theme, while a copper silk thread links with an H medallion, reminiscent of the design used by LVMH sister, Maison Guerlain.<\/p>\n

Each carafe is individually numbered and signed by Levy, and can be personalised on request.<\/p>\n

The carafe is presented in a box with four tasting glasses, designed by both Fillioux and Georg Riedel 30 years ago, a reprised for the release.<\/p>\n

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A debut edition of Hennessy 8 comprises 100 carafes, exclusively available in the UK through Harrods in London.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are absolutely delighted to be launching the Hennessy 8 exclusively in The Spirits Room at Harrods,\u201d said Nick Fleming, Harrods spirits buyer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe liquid is elegant, complex and portrays the perfect balance between purity of fruit expression and precision of wood management, which only servers to highlight what has been achieved by the master blenders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe quality, innovation and creativity of this exceptionally crafted liquid, demonstrates the long term partnership between Harrods and Hennessy, making Hennessy 8 the perfect addition to our portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\n

See more at\u00a0http:\/\/www.hennessy.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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