Updated May 2026.
Hennessy taste is not a BNIC class. V.S is a two-year floor. XO is a 10-year floor since 2018. The official V.S page has printed 40% in the title this project. Other Hennessy SKUs unused — typical US 40% Drinkers often cite oak, dried fruit, and spice — bar talk. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink.
Related: what is Hennessy, what Hennessy is made from, Hennessy line.
Grade vs pour
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| Cognac floor | 1.00 at 40% |
| V.S | 1.00 |
| XO | From labeled ABV |
| Typical other SKU | 1.00 |
A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Four V.S pours are four drinks. Pour math: Hennessy drinks.
Sources
- BNIC age grades. hennessy.com V.S page title 40% prior this project. Other SKUs unused.
- 27 CFR 5.145. NIAAA December 2025. Taste adjectives are not a grade.
- BNIC / 27 CFR 5.145 ≥40%