When Maurice Hennessy created XO in 1870, he wasn’t designing a cognac for the moment, he was creating a benchmark for generations. The Mathusalem 6L takes that heritage and magnifies it into a true centerpiece. Opening a bottle of this scale feels like stepping into a private salon in Cognac: polished wood, deep leather, soft light, and a spirit shaped by more than 150 years of mastery.

Hennessy XO Mathusalem
Brand: Hennessy | Category: XO Cognac | ABV: 40% | Origin: Cognac, France | Vol: 6000ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Layers of dried figs, warm spices, candied orange, leather, and rich oak, like entering an old-world library where fruit, wood, and time intertwine.
Palate: Powerful, structured, and impeccably balanced. Notes of dark chocolate, prunes, clove, roasted nuts, cocoa, and sweet spice unfold slowly with a velvety depth. The complexity builds sip after sip, showing why XO redefined the category.
Finish: Long, warm, and authoritative. Oak, spice, leather, and dried fruit linger with a deep, glowing elegance.

Production Details:
Hennessy XO is composed of more than a hundred eaux-de-vie aged for up to 30 years, sourced exclusively from Cognac’s top crus. The maturation takes place in French oak barrels that slowly shape the spirit into something rich, expressive, and unmistakably Hennessy. The Mathusalem format, six liters of XO, is built for grand gatherings and serious collectors, emphasizing the blend’s iconic depth and longevity.

Perfect For:
Milestone celebrations, prestigious events, or unforgettable evenings where luxury sets the tone. This is a showpiece bottle, the kind that stands at the center of the room and commands attention before the first pour is even made.

Expert Notes:
Critics consistently praise Hennessy XO for its structure and age-driven complexity. The blend is celebrated for balancing richness with refinement, making it a global icon of the XO category. The Mathusalem edition elevates the experience, offering remarkable consistency across larger-format aging.

Customer Reviews:
“Rich, layered, and absolutely luxurious. XO at its best.”
“The depth is unreal, chocolate, spice, fruit, everything in harmony.”
“A showstopper bottle. Perfect for celebrations.”

Interesting Fact:
The term “XO”, Extra Old, was first coined by Hennessy in 1870. What began as an internal family blend eventually transformed the entire cognac world, defining an age category still used today.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat in a wide tulip or gently curved cognac glass. Let it rest before sipping, oxygen reveals waves of spice, fruit, and oak. Avoid ice; warmth allows the mature depth to shine.

Distillery Background:
Established in 1765, Hennessy is the world’s most celebrated cognac house. Located along the Charente River, the maison blends centuries of savoir-faire with one of the most extensive reserves of aged eaux-de-vie in existence. Hennessy’s mastery lies in its consistency, precision, and vision, a legacy that XO has embodied for over 150 years.