Hennessy Cognac VSOP The Spirit Of The NBA
Hennessy Cognac VSOP The Spirit Of The NBA
Hennessy V.S.O.P The Spirit of the NBA is a collector's edition release from the world's best-selling cognac house, celebrating the ongoing partnership between Hennessy and the NBA. The cognac itself is classic Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège—a Very Superior Old Pale blend of up to 60 eaux-de-vie sourced from the four premier Cognac crus and aged in French Limousin oak—finished in a 2023 NBA-inspired gift box built for presentation and gifting.
The nose is rich and rounded: candied fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, and a signature Hennessy hint of clove and cinnamon. The palate is balanced and silky, layering stone fruit, honey, and gingerbread over a firm oak spine. It finishes warm, medium-length, and subtly spicy, with a clean return to fruit and vanilla on the back end. V.S.O.P has long been the Hennessy expression of choice for sippers and cocktail-builders alike.
Serve neat, over a large rock, or as the backbone of a Sidecar, Sazerac variant, or cognac old fashioned. The NBA packaging makes this a standout gift for basketball fans, collectors, or anyone upgrading from V.S to V.S.O.P.
Available at Gifted Pour while stock lasts—limited allocation on collector editions.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the friend who never misses tip-off and also appreciates a proper pour. Inside the collector's 2023 NBA-inspired gift box, with its pebbled leather basketball design, is classic Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège: a blend of up to 60 eaux-de-vie from the four premier Cognac crus, aged in French Limousin oak. Expect grilled almonds and fresh grape on the nose, with candied fruit, vanilla and a hint of clove and cinnamon. The palate is rich and silky, layering stone fruit, honey and gingerbread over a firm oak spine, before a smooth, warm finish with a subtle sweetness. It makes a thoughtful gift for a playoff watch party, a birthday during basketball season, or anyone ready to step up from V.S to V.S.O.P. The recipient can sip it neat from a snifter, ease it over a large rock, or build a Sidecar or French Connection, and the packaging is worth keeping on the shelf long after the bottle is finished.
Pairs well with
- Chocolate truffles or crème brûlée — Rich desserts echo the cognac's vanilla and honey while complementing its nutty, oaky character.
- Aged Gouda or Roquefort — The caramel notes of aged Gouda and the salty tang of Roquefort play against the grilled almond, dried fruit and subtle sweetness on the finish.
- NBA playoff watch party — The pebbled leather basketball packaging makes it a fitting gift for a basketball-loving host, and its warm spice and stone fruit suit slow sipping through the fourth quarter.
Questions about this bottle
Is the cognac inside different from regular Hennessy V.S.O.P?
The cognac is classic Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, a blend of up to 60 eaux-de-vie from the four premier Cognac crus, aged in French Limousin oak. What sets this edition apart is the collector's 2023 NBA-inspired gift box with a pebbled leather basketball design.
What does it taste like?
The nose brings grilled almonds, fresh grape, candied fruit, vanilla and hints of clove and cinnamon. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with stone fruit, honey and gingerbread over firm oak. The finish is smooth and lingering, with oak, gentle spice and a subtle sweetness.
How should I drink it?
Serve it neat in a snifter at room temperature to appreciate its aromas, or over ice for a slightly chilled, smoother sip. It also works as the base for classic cocktails like the Sidecar, French Connection, a Sazerac variant or a cognac old fashioned.
What is it made from and what size is the bottle?
This cognac is made from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the Cognac region of France and aged in French oak. The bottle is 750 ml, presented in the collector's edition NBA gift box.
