Hennessy Vs Round

Hennessy VS is the youngest blend in the house's range. In cognac law, "VS" (Very Special) means the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend has spent at least two years in oak. The label gives no age statement beyond that minimum. The details supplied for this listing name only the producer and the VS designation. They give no ABV, tasting notes or bottling specifics. What follows is therefore what VS cognac typically offers, not a measured profile of this bottle. Expect a fruit-forward spirit built around grape, dried apricot, orange peel and light vanilla. Toasted oak and a little baking spice usually sit behind the fruit, and the finish tends to be short to medium and warming. Because VS is young and lively, it is usually bottled to work in mixed drinks as much as on its own. In a Sidecar, its brightness holds up against lemon juice and orange liqueur without disappearing. The common starting ratio is two parts cognac to one part orange liqueur and one part fresh lemon juice. Shake it hard with ice and strain it into a chilled coupe, with or without a sugar rim. A Brandy Alexander is another good fit. The spirit's fruit and light oak cut through the cream and crème de cacao better than a heavily aged bottle would, and a dusting of fresh nutmeg on top ties the drink together. In a Sazerac, cognac is the historic base. Use it with a Peychaud's-rinsed glass, a sugar cube and a lemon twist. A younger cognac gives the drink a crisper, fruitier edge than rye does. Sipping neat is possible, though VS is less layered than VSOP or XO, which spend longer in oak and pick up deeper dried-fruit, leather and spice notes. If you do pour it neat, use a tulip glass or a small snifter, and pour only about an ounce so the aromas gather above the liquid. Serve it at cool room temperature, around 16 to 20°C. Colder serving mutes the fruit, while warmer serving pushes the alcohol forward. A single large ice cube is a reasonable choice if you prefer it slightly softened, and a splash of soda or ginger ale makes an easy long drink. As for food, VS pairs sensibly with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged hard cheeses and baked apple or pear desserts.