Since 1763, HINE Cognac has adopted the traditions of founder Thomas Hine, who traveled from England to France to learn to make the world’s most interesting cognacs. HINE is internationally acclaimed for its line of VSOP and XO blends, in addition to single-vintage and single-estate cognacs.
The Home of HINE sits on the banks of the Charente River in Jarnac, France, within the coronary heart of the Cognac area. For greater than 20 years, Cellar Grasp Eric Overlook has been overseeing HINE’s blends with a give attention to showcasing the terroir, aromatics, and fruit which might be reflective of the area.
Amongst Cognac’s famed homes, the Home of HINE is the one one which distills on the lees; matures in advantageous grain, evenly toasted barrels; and completely produces VSOP and above Cognacs utilizing Ugni Blanc grapes from essentially the most desired Cognac Premier Crus: Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne.
To toast Nationwide Cognac Day (June 4), we’re highlighting H by HINE VSOP. This distinctive bottling is a mix of 20 eau-de-vie aged for no less than 4 years. With nuanced layers of fruit, flowers, vanilla, and white pepper, it’s a energetic spirit that mixes superbly in cocktails, like this easy and scrumptious tackle a basic highball.
HINEball2 oz. H by HINE VSOP
4 oz. Fever-Tree ginger ale
Instruments: barspoon
Glass: Collins
Garnish: orange peel and recent ginger slice
Pour the H by HINE VSOP into an ice-filled glass, prime with ginger ale, stir, then garnish.
Purchase a bottle of H by HINE VSOP at reservebar.com.
