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The use of both Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels provides a layered oak character that punches above what many VS expressions offer

It fades slowly

Hennessy Black 1L Featured He affectionately referred to theHennessy Black 1L is a US exclusive cognac bottled at 43% ABV in a one liter format, blending 35 to 45 distinctive eaux de vie. Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2023 L. A. Spirits Awards, this expression stands apart from the core Hennessy range through its emphasis on floral brightness and cocktail versatility rather than oak driven richness. Quick Facts: ABV: 43% Origin: Cognac, France VS Classification Distillery: Jas Hennessy & Cie. Production &