A groundbreaking collaboration

A groundbreaking collaboration

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Category: Envoys & Expats

26 Apr 2014

Written by Suzette Jessica

HOW do you celebrate the storied heritage of the world’s favorite cognac? For the House of Hennessy, nothing less than a re-imagining of its classic carafe will do.

Moet Hennessy Asia-Pacific business development manager Randy Uson, Philippine representative of Moet Hennessy Olga Azarcon with vineyard owner and Hennessy Global Brand Ambassador Maurice Hennessy

Fans of this popular cognac in the Philippines were treated to a two-day exclusive event, where they witnessed the unveiling of the Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection VII at the Isla Ballroom of the Edsa Shangri-La, Manila. 

Maurice Hennessy (middle) flanked by Edsa Shangri-La, Manila general manager Patrick Schaub (left) and food and beverage executive assistant manager Simon Cote

For this important occasion, Hennessy Global Ambassador Maurice Hennessy personally led the tutored tasting session, which highlighted the cognac’s ability to complement the rich flavors of the menu prepared by Chef David of Maison Hennessy. He was accompanied by Moet Hennessy Asia-Pacific Business Development Manager Randy Uson, and Philippine representative of Moet Hennessy Olga Azarcon on both occasions.

Lawyer Raoul Angangco waits for his turn as Maurice Hennessy signs a bottle

 Alex Wang and Glen Chua

For the Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection VII, London Design Museum’s Designer of the Year Tom Dixon called on his fascination with crystals in creating a carafe that reflected light the way the many facets of a polished gem do. 

Akira Sakano, Transtec managing director Jerahmeel Fandrall Chen and Bobby Ramos

It pays tribute to the 144-year-old opus of Emile Fillioux for Maurice Hennessy, which blended together 100 different eaux de vie to create the signature amber color, roundness, boldness and complexity of this treasured drink.

In Photo: Rudy Tan, Philip Chan, Albert Co, Willie Uy, Ben Yam and David Ong

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