Hennessy XO Chinese New Year 2023 by Yan Pei-Ming
Hennessy XO Chinese New Year 2023 by Yan Pei-Ming is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL limited edition of the original XO blend created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 — a composition of 100 eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of ten years in French oak — dressed for the Year of the Rabbit in artwork by celebrated contemporary artist Yan Pei-Ming. His dynamic composition "The Great Race" depicts the animals of the Chinese zodiac in the tones of the cognac's own color palette, making this as much a collector's object as a pour. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 100 eaux-de-vie; minimum 10 years in French oak (Maurice Hennessy 1870 original)
- Artwork: "The Great Race" by Yan Pei-Ming — Year of the Rabbit, zodiac animals
- Origin: Cognac, France
The Great Race, Bottled
Each Lunar New Year, Hennessy hands its flagship XO to a contemporary artist; for 2023's Year of the Rabbit, it was Yan Pei-Ming, one of the world's most sought-after painters, whose monumental composition races the zodiac animals across the bottle and presentation box. Inside is unchanged: the deep, powerful XO that has defined the category since 1870. Explore the Hennessy range and our cognac collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: candied fruit, warm spice, cocoa, and cedar, with prunes and sticky toffee. Palate: smooth and full-bodied — dark chocolate, over-ripe plums, sultana, and spice. Finish: long and elegant, spicy and vanilla-led with dark fruits.
How to Enjoy
Neat, in a tulip glass, to appreciate the depth — or as the centerpiece of a Lunar New Year toast. Collectors keep the bottle and box pristine; drinkers will find the XO itself is the real prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about the 2023 Chinese New Year edition?
The bottle and box carry "The Great Race" artwork by Yan Pei-Ming, created for the Year of the Rabbit — a limited collector's edition.
Is the cognac inside different from regular Hennessy XO?
No — it is the original XO blend: 100 eaux-de-vie, minimum ten years in French oak. The edition is the art, not a new blend.
What is the ABV?
40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL.
Is this a good gift for Lunar New Year?
It was designed for exactly that — a limited-edition XO with celebratory zodiac artwork in its original presentation box.
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in style — order Hennessy XO Chinese New Year 2023 by Yan Pei-Ming online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.