Hennessy VSOP Lunar New Year 2026 Year of the Horse By Xu Zhen

Hennessy V.S.O.P Year of the Horse 2026 is the house's VSOP cognac in a limited Lunar New Year collector bottle designed by artist Xu Zhen — the same VSOP blend aged four to fifteen years in Limousin oak, in commemorative Year of the Horse packaging.

Hennessy V.S.O.P (Very Superior Old Pale) is a blend of eaux-de-vie from the four Cognac crus, matured between four and fifteen years — the cognac that defined the VSOP category. For Lunar New Year 2026, the bottle carries an original design by Xu Zhen built around the Year of the Horse, with bold red and gold motifs. The cognac inside is standard Hennessy VSOP; the collector value is in the artist edition packaging.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Candied fruit, vanilla, and gentle oak with hints of dried apricot
• Palate: Balanced — creamy vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted almond over warm dried fruit
• Finish: Long and subtly spiced with oak and sweet toffee

Specs

• Producer: Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)
• Style: VSOP Cognac — Limited Lunar New Year Edition
• Artist: Xu Zhen — Year of the Horse 2026
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the cognac different from standard Hennessy VSOP?

No — it's the same Hennessy VSOP blend. The Year of the Horse 2026 edition is a limited collector bottle with artist-designed packaging, not a different expression.

Who designed the bottle?

Artist Xu Zhen, with an original Year of the Horse design in red and gold.

How should it be served?

Neat, over ice, or as the base for a classic cognac cocktail.