“The Seven Worlds“ of tasting inside a sip of Hennessy XO, a short film by Ridley Scott

Complementing the idea that “Each drop of Hennessy X.O. is an Odyssey,” Ridley Scott creates a visual journey that explores the blend’s seven flavor profiles in a surreal, sensorial and immersive narrative. A 60 sec version of the short will be aired on ABC on February 24th during Hollywood’s annual celebration of the best in entertainment, the Oscar Awards ceremony. The short pushes the viewer into a voyage through the seven tasting notes of this cognac: Sweet Notes: The palate is warmly embraced by flavors of candied fruit - the faint sweetness of orange, fused with the subtle tartness of apricot. Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux- de-vie that have patiently aged in oak barrels. Spicy Edge: A strong spicy note tantalizes the palate with a distinct peppery flavor. Flowing Flame: A wave of warmth grows, crests and then breaks; the mouth is awash with the sensation of an immense roundness. A robus