Hine Cognac Antique XO Premier Cru Cognac is the crème de la crème, a total delightsome liquor. First, of its kind, Hine XO is a perfect blend of approximately 40 Eaux-de-vie produced exclusively from Grande Champagne grapes. Hine Antique XO originally comprised both Eaux-de-vie from Petite and Grande Champagne regions but is now an exclusive blend of Grande Champagne with an average age of 20 years (and a minimum of 10 years).

A delectable product of one of the oldest Cognac Houses, Hine Antique XO was created in 1920 by Georges Hine and inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac and his plumed hat and poetic speech. Since then, this XO Cognac has become HINE’s flagship. The packaging of Antique was changed to its current, decanter-shaped bottle to accentuate the elegance and finesse characteristic of this sensational liquor in the 1950s. However, the elegant bottle is just a tip of the iceberg, what distinguishes the Antique XO is the perfection it embodies.

Thanks to the tighter and finer grain of the Tronçais oak used in the Hine Cognac house, Hine Antique XO contains fewer tannins. A connoisseurs’ favorite, this XO Cognac is a beautiful rendezvous where fruit meets oak, revealing ripe notes of mild spices, hazelnut, and quince, all appearing amidst accents of fig tart and blonde tobacco.

Tasting Notes

Appearance/Colour: Bronze.

Nose: Though not having very intense spicy and nutty notes, the Antique XO Premier Cru Cognac is rich and aromatic.

Palate: Provocative perfumes of spices, vanilla, and licorice blend together with irresistible hints of chocolate and baked apple.

Finish: Mature, dry, and long-lasting touch of Mimolette or cheddar cheese, roasted pineapple, nutmeg, dark chocolate, and light coffee.

Hine Antique XO Facts

Size: Bottle/Decanter 700ml

ABV: 40.0%

Appellation: Cognac Grande Champagne Premier Cru

Cask Type: French Tronçais Oak

Country Hierarchy: Cognac, France

Grape/Blend: Brandy

Brand: Hine

Category: Cognac