The perfect match
By: Southeast Asia Globe editorial - POSTED ON: March 11, 2016
The first in a series of luxurious dining events marks the
launch of the Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection
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A private dining experience in Phnom Penh heralded the arrival
of this year’s Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection, renowned as one of the
world’s most powerful and generous cognacs. The dinner was held at Maison
Bienvenue, a hidden gem in the Cambodian capital that offers prestigious French
brands – a perfect match, one might say.
Hennessy X.O, which stands for ‘extra old’, was founded in 1870 by
Maurice Hennessy, and its creation was a new reference point for both the House
of Hennessy and the world of distilled luxury spirits. Ever since, Hennessy X.O
has been the best-selling X.O cognac in the world.
The gourmet experience was crafted by Cambodian entrepreneur and
chef Luu Meng and attended by a select group of VVIPs. His inspiration came
from the delicate bouquet of the Hennessy X.O, selecting a palette of spices
and flavours that pair with the cognac.
The evening left a lasting impression on the guests.
“It was a great night, a perfect blend of the luxurious and iconic French
brands Hennessy X.O and Maison Bienvenue,” said Tan Ser Chhay, operations
director of Attwood Import Export.
Chef Luu Meng concisely captured the essence of the night: “The
taste and aroma of Hennessy X.O makes us feel different. The event is simply
outstanding because it’s exclusive. One short word: unique,” he said, before
moving on to discuss his creative partnership with Hennessy.
Chef
Luu Meng
In your opinion, what sets Hennessy X.O apart from the other
international cognac brands?
To me, it’s the taste and quality of Hennessy X.O that sets it apart from other cognacs. We also need to know how to enjoy it. We cannot rush when drinking it; we need to take a bit of time to take in the experience. We need to pour Hennessy X.O in our glass, swirl the glass for a second and then smell the aroma before we sip it.
To me, it’s the taste and quality of Hennessy X.O that sets it apart from other cognacs. We also need to know how to enjoy it. We cannot rush when drinking it; we need to take a bit of time to take in the experience. We need to pour Hennessy X.O in our glass, swirl the glass for a second and then smell the aroma before we sip it.
What is the inspiration behind your culinary creations?
When I took two or three sips I noticed the taste and aroma of the Hennessy X.O, that it is richly textured, rounded, smooth and pleasing, so we imagined the ingredients and created the menu that we can pair with this.
When I took two or three sips I noticed the taste and aroma of the Hennessy X.O, that it is richly textured, rounded, smooth and pleasing, so we imagined the ingredients and created the menu that we can pair with this.
Source: http://sea-globe.com/hennessy-xo-exclusive-collection/
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