Since its founding in 1765, Hennessy has been guided by a passion to craft the world’s finest Cognacs - our drive to Never Stop. Never Settle. Hennessy Cognac is crafted with a strict set of standards defined by the Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and handed down from generation to generation. However, when it comes to enjoying Cognac, we haven’t followed any rules since 1765. The original V.S.O.P since 1817, meaning Very Superior Old Pale. Selected from 4 premier growing areas. Created in response to Prince Regent’s request (later King George IV).