Hennessy XO Lunar New Year 2027 Year of the Goat Cognac
80 proof (40% ABV) | 750mL | Lunar New Year 2027 — Year of the Goat | Designed by William Shen — the original X.O, dressed in gold for the Year of the Goat. For Hennessy's 2027 Lunar New Year collection, artist and designer William Shen (founder of RAXXY) created three geometric Goat designs; the X.O edition, titled The Iconic Leader, renders the goat in rich red, gold and beige tones that pay homage to the oak barrels that define Hennessy X.O — and the decanter itself arrives in a striking gold finish. Inside is the Maison's benchmark X.O blend of more than 100 eaux-de-vie. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: More than 100 eaux-de-vie, aged up to 30 years
- Origin: Cognac, France
- Edition: Lunar New Year 2027, Year of the Goat, design by William Shen (RAXXY)
The Original X.O, Reimagined for 2027
Maurice Hennessy created X.O in 1870 for his circle of friends — the first cognac ever classified "Extra Old" — and the blend has anchored the Maison ever since: more than 100 eaux-de-vie aged up to 30 years, structured in the seven-layer tasting profile the House is known for. Shen's geometric goat, all precision and balance, is his reading of that pursuit of excellence, and the gold decanter makes this the most display-ready X.O of the collection. It joins the matching Hennessy V.S.O.P Lunar New Year 2027 on our shelf; browse the full Hennessy collection and our cognac range for the rest of the house.
Tasting Notes
Per Hennessy: X.O is rich and full-bodied, opening with sweet notes of candied fruit, then cocoa and warm spice, building through its structured layers to a long, satisfying finish — the interplay of strength and roundness that made it the reference for the entire X.O category.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single large cube is the classic serve. For the collection's launch, Hennessy created a signature serve for this bottle — The Gilded Treasury: Hennessy X.O with honey, roselle, hawthorn berry, dried rose and apple, served with hot water for a rich, warming drink. Collecting the full zodiac shelf? The X.O sits naturally beside the Don Julio 1942 Year of the Goat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cognac inside the same as standard Hennessy X.O?
Yes. The liquid is the Maison's X.O blend of more than 100 eaux-de-vie; the 2027 release is a limited-edition Lunar New Year presentation with a gold-finished decanter and William Shen gift box.
What does "The Iconic Leader" mean?
Each of Shen's three Goat designs carries a title. The X.O artwork is The Iconic Leader, expressing leadership shaped by determination, vision and integrity; the V.S.O.P is The Generous Leader and the Paradis is The Inspirational Leader.
When was the 2027 Year of the Goat collection released?
Hennessy announced the collection in August 2026, launching in more than 50 countries from mid-October 2026 in limited quantities ahead of Lunar New Year 2027.
Order Hennessy XO Lunar New Year 2027 Year of the Goat Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor while the limited edition lasts.