Hennessy Very Special Felipe Pantone Limited Edition 70clFounded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer in Louis XV's army, Hennessy is one of the most well recognised cognac houses. Only decades after its establishment, the French spirit started to gain popularity in the United States and Britain's Prince of Wales (later to become King George IV) requested that the brand should create a "very superior old pale cognac"; hence the birth of the V. S. O. P. From being the drink of kings and tsars,

whilst no one was looking – for a sharp

The mid palate is generous

At 48% ABV this is a new take on the original Speyside Whisky that started it all

smooth flavour married to a pure

creating a purified

presented in a beautifully elegant gift box

and delicate smoke

A special Ruby-coloured edition of Chivas' Royal Salute 21 year old - a superb blend

The nose is full of campfire smokiness

PALATEGood balance between sweet vanilla and toasty oak

Glenmorangie went and got its hands on some casks that were previously home to one of the rarest fortified wines in the world

which makes the wood look like alligator skin