Hennessy X.O Year of the Goat Lunar New Year 2027 Edition Cognac – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Hennessy X.O Year of the Goat Lunar New Year 2027 Edition is a special collectible release celebrating the Chinese zodiac and the arrival of the 2027 Lunar New Year. Created in collaboration with Chinese artist and designer William Shen, founder of luxury fashion house RAXXY, this limited edition combines the iconic Hennessy X.O Cognac with an exclusive artistic presentation. The classic X.O blend offers remarkable depth and richness, featuring layers of candied fruit, cocoa, warm spices, and toasted oak in a powerful yet exceptionally smooth expression.

Key Details

Spirit Type: X.O Cognac

Brand: Hennessy

Expression: Year of the Goat Lunar New Year 2027 Edition

Producer: Maison Hennessy

Origin: Cognac, France

Age Classification: X.O (Extra Old)

Blend: More than 100 carefully selected eaux-de-vie

Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Artist Collaboration: William Shen / RAXXY

Edition: Limited Lunar New Year 2027 Release

Process & Production

Hennessy X.O is crafted from a complex blend of carefully selected eaux-de-vie from the Cognac region of France. The blend brings together more than 100 individual components, some matured for up to 30 years in French oak barrels.

Originally created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870, X.O established a distinctive style characterized by richness, depth, and complexity. Extended maturation develops layers of dried fruit, spice, cocoa, and oak, while the master blender carefully combines the eaux-de-vie to achieve Hennessy's signature balance and roundness.

Appearance

Deep amber with rich mahogany and copper highlights.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich candied fruit, dried fruit, and warm spices, with inviting oak aromas.

Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, revealing layers of cocoa, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and sweet fruit.

Finish: Long and lingering, with pronounced spice, toasted oak, and a smooth, rounded warmth.

What Makes It Special

The 2027 Year of the Goat edition features exclusive artwork by William Shen, founder of RAXXY. Titled The Iconic Leader, the design uses geometric representations of the Goat in rich red, gold, and beige tones, drawing inspiration from the oak barrels that define Hennessy X.O.

The special gold-finished presentation celebrates determination, vision, integrity, and prosperity. It brings together Hennessy's historic Cognac craftsmanship and contemporary Chinese artistic expression in a distinctive collectible bottle.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a Cognac glass to appreciate its rich aromas and layered complexity. It can also be served over a large ice cube to gradually reveal its flavors. Pair with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, dried fruits, or aged cheeses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about the 2027 Year of the Goat edition?

It is a limited Lunar New Year release featuring exclusive artwork by William Shen of RAXXY and a distinctive gold-finished presentation.

Is the Cognac inside different from regular Hennessy X.O?

The 2027 edition features the classic Hennessy X.O blend in special collectible packaging.

What does X.O mean?

X.O stands for Extra Old, a Cognac classification requiring the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend to meet the applicable minimum aging requirement.

What is the alcohol content?

Hennessy X.O is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Hennessy X.O Year of the Goat Lunar New Year 2027 Edition

Hennessy X.O Year of the Goat 2027 Edition brings together the exceptional richness of Hennessy X.O and an exclusive artistic celebration of the Lunar New Year. With its complex Cognac profile, gold-finished presentation, and collectible William Shen design, it is an elegant choice for gifting, celebrating, and adding to a premium Cognac collection.