Hennessy Black is a blend of 35 to 45 pale- and gold-colored eaux-de-vies. (Cognac is made from eaux-de-vie which literally means "waters of life" produced by doubly distilling the white wines produced in any of the growth areas of Cognac France.) Hennessy Black is then aged in older French oak barrels that were previously used for Hennessy for at least five years which gives the cognac a lighter color and less of a wood influence in its taste profile. The result: Hennessy Black is not only smooth but versatile with floral notes and hints of citrus and honey and scents of jasmine daffodils and orange flowers.Hennessy Black is the highly versatile decidedly different new Cognac from the worlds leading Cognac house. A delightful celebration of contrasts intense yet surprisingly delicate and smooth. Hennessy Black enchants with distinct aromas of fresh fruit and white flowers. The cognacs refined elegance conceals an unexpected smoothness. Elegant floral and distinctively refined. A fresh cognac with scents of jasmine daffodils and orange flowers that are delicately mixed with hints of citrus honey and fresh grapes.