Hennessy V.S.O.P. is medium amber with fine aromas of sweet fruit, honey, caramel, cloves, nuts and oaky notes. The palate is round with smooth fruity flavours of orange peel, prune and vanilla on a long lingering finish. Hennessy V.S.O.P. is a 4 year old cognac, aged in Limousin oak barrels. A world famous cognac producer, Hennessy has a history dating back to 1765 when the company was established by Irishman Richard Hennessy. In the beginning, it was an eaux-de-vie trading business, but Hennessy was going to become the most successful cognac exporter in the world.