Hennessy: The man who couldn't slow down
Droga5 New York
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A 250-year success story
The Hennessy distillery was founded in 1765 by Irishman Richard Hennessy in Cognac, France, with the bold vision of creating the world's finest cognacs.1 In the 250 years since, Hennessy's perfectly aged and blended cognacs have taken the world by storm, accounting for over 40% of the world's cognac.
The brand experienced meteoric growth in the US during the 1990s after being championed by hip hop's tastemakers, who popularized its smooth, refined taste to a broader...