Hennessy VSOP Cognac Year of the Horse 2026 Art By Xu Zhen
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Hennessy VSOP Cognac Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Art by Xu Zhen — a striking collaboration that blends Hennessy’s legendary craftsmanship with contemporary Chinese artistry. First commissioned in 1817 for the future King George IV of England, Hennessy V.S.O.P has been perfected by eight generations of Master Blenders, making it one of the world’s most iconic and refined cognacs.
This 2026 Lunar New Year release features an exclusive design by Xu Zhen, one of China’s most influential contemporary artists. Renowned for his work across installation, performance, painting, and multimedia art, Xu Zhen has exhibited at leading institutions such as the Venice Biennale, MoMA, Guggenheim Museum, Tate Liverpool, and the Mori Art Museum. His creative vision transforms this limited-edition bottle into a collectible art object.
Presentation of the Bottle
The Hennessy V.S.O.P Year of the Horse 2026 edition showcases a luxurious design inspired by prosperity and renewal. The decanter is wrapped in a rich, luminous red lacquer, a color symbolizing vitality, luck, and celebration in Chinese culture. Gold typography, refined filigree elements, and an embossed Hennessy arm-and-axe emblem elevate the bottle’s prestige.
A matching red capsule stamped with “Art by Xu Zhen” highlights the collaboration. The presentation box mirrors the bold aesthetic, featuring Xu Zhen’s sculptural rearing horse motif, representing power, elegance, and forward momentum — the spirit of the Horse year.
