House of Hine announces the U.S. release of Hine Antique XO 100th Anniversary 1920-2020 Cognac, an exceptionally rare, limited edition cuvée blended with a 100-year-old eau-de-vie from vintage 1920. Crafted by veteran cellar master, Eric Forget, only 1920 hand-numbered decanters were produced, with 270 allocated for sale in the U.S.
“What a thrill and an honor it was to take on the responsibility of blending such a momentous expression of HINE’s past and present,” said Eric Forge, HINE Cellar Master. “The enduring personality, flavor and aromatic nuances of the 1920 eau-de-vie, and the natural ease with which it blended so seamlessly with Antique XO’s eau-de-vies is truly remarkable, and a testament to the Hine family’s lasting legacy of excellence.”
Delicately preserved in glass demi-johns for a century in the Réserve du Paradis cellar beneath the HINE House, the 1920 eau-de-vie enriches the original Antique XO with boundless richness and delicate floral notes of iris and lilac. The balance of the cuvée features 40 hand-selected cognacs, all aged for a minimum of 20 years and sourced exclusively from the most desired of Cognac’s six growing regions – Grande Champagne.
“Hotaling & Co. is honored to offer this exclusive and limited release,” said Dan Leese, President and CEO of Hotaling & Co., U.S. importer of HINE Cognac. HINE Antique XO 100th Anniversary 1920-2020 Cognac (750ml) is now available in select retailers and online exclusively through ReserveBar for a suggested retail price of $300.