MANILA, Philippines - Luxury knows no bounds and it comes from all the minute details that come into the execution of a well-laid plan. That is how the latest addition to the Hennessy X.O. Exclusive Collection was conceived and presented at the Edsa Shangri-la Isla Ballroom that transformed into a lavish Hennessy Hall.
“The Hennessy X.O carafe is a timeless object that I wanted to treat in an original, modern way,†explains Dixon. “I see a clear distinction between fashionable objects and long-lasting ones. Timeless pieces tend to build on the past in a way that hasn’t been seen before.â€
Indeed, the new Hennessy X.O. Exclusive Collection carafe designed by Tom Dixon nods to tradition while showcasing state-of-the-art technique. Through the process of tessellation, the designer has created a striking visual tribute to the more than 100 eaux de vie composing the Hennessy X.O. blend. In the designer’s hands, the Hennessy X.O. bottle remains immediately recognizable, yet feels completely new.
This contemporary rendition does not lead connoisseurs to forget that this iconic blend from Hennessy French Cognac House was created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 for his circle of friends. Hennessy X.O. (“extra oldâ€) marked the creation of a new style of cognac, one that was robust, rich and incredibly long-lasting.