Hennessy VSOP Privilege Chinese New Year 2022 by Zhang Enli
Hennessy VSOP Privilege Chinese New Year 2022 by Zhang Enli is the Year of the Tiger limited edition of Hennessy VSOP Privilège — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL — dressed in original artwork by renowned Shanghai-based contemporary artist Zhang Enli. Beneath the collectible presentation is the classic VSOP blend of 60+ eaux-de-vie, aged largely in partially used barrels for subtle oak and notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and toast. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — a limited edition for the collector and the cognac lover alike.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US release)
- Style: VSOP — minimum 4 years in oak; blend of 60+ eaux-de-vie
- Edition: Chinese New Year 2022, Year of the Tiger — limited edition
- Artwork: "Poetry and Wine Welcome the Tiger" by Zhang Enli (b. 1965) — water droplets converging into a prowling tiger, rising from the Charente river
- Origin: Jas Hennessy & Co., Cognac, France
Poetry and Wine Welcome the Tiger
For the 2022 Year of the Tiger, Hennessy commissioned Zhang Enli — one of China's most internationally exhibited contemporary painters — to interpret the maison's spirit in his signature fluid, dreamlike style. The result, "Poetry and Wine Welcome the Tiger," shows water droplets gathering into the form of a prowling tiger rising from the waters of the Charente, the river that runs through Cognac country. The edition was released alongside a special Hennessy X.O and a collector's Paradis — making the VSOP the accessible heart of the 2022 artistic collaboration. See more limited cognac and the full Hennessy collection.
Tasting Notes
Classic VSOP Privilège character: French oak, fresh vanilla, cinnamon, candied fruit, and clove, with the balanced strength and smoothness the blend is known for. The eaux-de-vie, aged largely in partially used barrels, keep the oak tannins subtle and let the fruit shine through to a long-lasting finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass or over a single large cube. It also shines in a Sidecar or a Vieux Carré, where the vanilla-and-cinnamon profile deepens the cocktail. Given the edition's collectibility, many buyers keep a second bottle sealed — the Zhang Enli artwork makes it a striking gift for Lunar New Year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VSOP mean on a cognac?
VSOP stands for "Very Superior Old Pale" and guarantees the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend spent at least 4 years in oak. Hennessy's VSOP Privilège blends more than 60 eaux-de-vie selected for structure and finesse.
What is the Hennessy VSOP 2022 Chinese New Year edition?
A limited-edition 2022 release celebrating the Year of the Tiger, featuring original artwork by Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Enli on the bottle and gift carton. The cognac inside is the standard VSOP Privilège blend.
Who is Zhang Enli?
Zhang Enli (born 1965, Jilin, China) is a Shanghai-based contemporary artist known for fluid, atmospheric paintings. His "Poetry and Wine Welcome the Tiger" depicts a tiger formed from converging water droplets.
Secure this limited Tiger edition online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — once it's gone, it's gone.