Cognac Hine Cigar Reserve XO 40% 0,7l

The Cognac Hine Cigar Reserve XO 40% 0,7l is a carefully constructed blend resulting from a 1996 collaboration between Bernard Hine and Nicholas Freeman, the late chairman of the cigar distributor Hunters & Frankau. This spirit combines more than twenty distinct eaux-de-vie sourced from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois crus. The maturation process spans over a decade in French oak casks, developing a profile specifically calibrated to complement medium to full-bodied cigars. On the nose, it presents distinct aromas of fresh tobacco leaf, crystallized fruit, and subtle honey. The palate reveals a structured progression of flavors, starting with roasted walnuts and dried apricots, transitioning into white pepper and sweet spices. The finish is long, dry, and balanced, leaving lingering notes of oak and leather. This cognac represents a precise technical exercise in blending, where the robust character of the Fins Bois grapes supports the refined elegance of the Champagne crus, resulting in a complex, well-integrated spirit.