In 1870, Maurice Hennessy created Hennessy X.O for his circle of friends and introduced a new style of cognac, that to date continues to be the jewel in the Hennessy crown, often revered as a…
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Nairobi hosts an exclusive, exquisite Hennessy Cognac & Food Pairing Dinner
One of life’s most civilized pleasures is drinking cognac paired with good food and absolutely in good company at an establishment that knows and understands fine dining. It is something that leaves you rejuvenated and…
Hennessy Inspires creatives to Never Stop, Never Settle
You can do anything if you have the passion, the drive, the focus, the intention and the support in what you do. This was the message that was delivered last week when Hennessy Very Special…
#Tastemakers Ep. 11: Meet Cyrille Gautier-Auriol, Hennessy’s Ambassadeur de la Maison
Cyrille Gautier-Auriol has traveled the world the last decade to share his knowledge and traditions of the exclusive spirit, Hennessy’s Cognac, to ensure that the heritage of the maison is passed on to the next…
#Tastemakers: Understanding Hennessy’s Cognac
Johannesburg, selected as one of the four cities in the world to host the specially curated art exhibition celebrating Hennessy’s 250th anniversary, hosted luminaries from all over the African continent recently. The exclusive group attended…
Our2Cents Ep. 48: 20 Quick Questions with Dj CK
What is Dj CK really like? Today’s episode of Our2Cents follows a different format. Shot 3 weeks ago, whilst returning back to Nairobi, Kenya from Hennessy’s 250 year anniversary party with 250 VIPs from all…
#CFMHennessyTour: Introducing the Hennessy H250 Collector Blend
On a crisp, mild Spring evening in Johannesburg, an exclusive group of luminaries from all over the African continent, including Dr. Chris Kirubi, celebrated a momentous 250th anniversary with one of the most iconic Cognac houses…
Talib Kweli gives electrifying performance in Nairobi
For those who grew up listening to and appreciating hip hop in the 90s, there’s absolutely no way you wouldn’t be familiar with Talib Kweli’s music. Invited to Nairobi, Kenya, by Nairobi Hip Hop Rhapsody…
New music: D’Banj – “Raise Your Glasses”
For Hennessy Artistry 2013, Nigerian powerhouse G.O.O.D Music recording artist D’Banj will be the headlining act. On Tuesday, D’Banj dropped his Hennessy Artistry track “Raise Your Glasses.” Press Statement: It is a celebratory feel good…
WATCH: D’Banj headlines for Hennessy Artistry 2013
“Nas was just here a few days ago…in the room next to yours!” Cyrille Gautier-Auriol, the Global Ambassador of Hennessy, a man in his fifties, flossed as I stared at his Blackberry picture of him…