January 16, 2024 - Hennessy is brandy. Brandy is like making whisky but if you used wine instead of beer. It’s sort of like Irish whiskey with a bit more fruit/sweetness. ... I've only had it once but I thought it tasted similar to a high end whiskey.

Answer (1 of 6): Your question is too broad..you should narrow a bit to get a better answer..Hennessy’s quality level ranges from VS to superior EXTRA. Iam considering XO range for your question since it’s one of my favorite. Nose: The first wave, rich in dried-fruit aromas such as prunes and dr...

July 23, 2025 - ... Nose: Aromas of honey, candied fruit, and spice, with subtle oak notes. Palate: Delicate yet complex taste, featuring a harmonious blend of dried fruits, cinnamon, and vanilla.

3 weeks ago - The standard Hennessy VS offers vibrant citrus and floral notes, while premium expressions like XO develop deeper layers of dark chocolate, leather, and toasted nuts. If you've ever wondered what makes Hennessy stand out in the world of cognac, ...

November 10, 2025 - Hennessy is most commonly known for its classic brandy taste, with sweet fruitiness similar to burnt wine. You’ll find floral and citrus notes in these cognacs as well; hints of spice can often be detected too!

April 18, 2023 - Grilled steak: The bold flavors of grilled steak match the intensity of Hennessy V.S. They bring out its smoky and woodsy notes. Caramelized onions: The sweetness of caramelized onions pairs beautifully with the smooth and mellow taste of Hennessy V.S.

May 28, 2023 - White Hennessy has a delicious fresh taste with hints of grapes and spring white flowers honey. You can serve White Hennessy neat, on ice with fresh fruit juice or soda, or use it in your cocktails and mixed drinks.

If you focus really hard on the taste and ignore your watering eyes, you can taste the yummy little vanilla and oaky spiciness that, as I previously mentioned, was hoping would dominate this cognac’s taste.

September 17, 2022 - It is a blend of approximately 40 aged eau-de-vie. The nose includes brown sugar, roasted almonds, and a subtle hint of fruit. It has a rich, almost creamy vanilla taste and a fresh, floral-like finish.

26 minutes ago - Which was actually a vast improvement, ... had become somewhat enjoyable. That, or wistful delusion. Hennessy and coke: like a rum and coke but sweeter....

December 14, 2015 - What does it taste like? Over-rated piss water. Rum & coke Vodka & orange etc. would be better choices for you to start with. Start off with Hennessy and you drink too much of it, you will never want another drink again lol Have you never had a sip of liquor before?

January 1, 2025 - Initial Taste: Most Hennessy expressions begin with notes of ripe fruit. Think juicy orchard fruits like apples and pears, alongside hints of dried apricot or raisin.

The nose has this interesting fruity and smell that also has notes of buttery pie crust and hints of jungle juice. It smells like it will be a sweet brandy with lots of cherry. The palate is fortunately not terribly sweet, though there is some ...

Discover the exquisite cognac taste of Hennessy V.S.O.P, which evokes the aroma of fresh fruit combined with a sensation of fullness and perfect balance.

July 7, 2021 - There's a lot of dried apple leather ... translates very well to the taste, which is a little milk chocolately on arrival that translates to more baked apple on the development....

August 5, 2023 - A lot of barrel maturation flavors -- vanilla, baking spices, dark chocolate, brown sugar -- with a fruity and sweet accompaniment. That's our review of Hennessy VS Cognac

August 7, 2023 - The oak has a subtle impact on the brandy, imparting nutty and toasty flavors to offset Cognac’s richer notes like tender fruit, vanilla, and spice. Standard to high-end brandies and Cognacs, Hennessy bottles feature a combination of letters ...

Hennessy is delicious and a really wild drunk for sure. I've only gotten drunk on just henny a couple times and its always a real good time. Henny on the rocks with a splash of coke is real good. ... "VS" Cognac, which is the only cognac you can get for less than $50, is not very good. Its kind of like the "Smirnoff" of Cognac, or a $12 bottle of wine. Nice stuff is at least 200, and you can spend thousands. Unless you already have a taste for wine and feel like being extravagant, cognac isn't really worth the money.