In 1817, the future King George IV of England asked Hennessy to supply him with a "very superior, old and pale cognac". By the end of the 19th century, V.S.O.P, as it had become known, had firmly established its reputation among the nobility The product of a gradual blend of over 60 eaux de vie taken from the four leading vineyards in the Cognac region, V.S.O.P is slowly matured in old barrels from which most of the tannin has been extracted. A delicate blend of wood notes and spices, punctuated by the scent of cloves and cinnamon. Discreet, subtle and harmonious, it is characterized by a the fragrance of honey and a suggestion of liquorice. The delicate, smooth flavours and aromas of V.S.O.P Privilège mean that this is an ideal cognac that can be enjoyed straight. Around the world V.S.O.P Privilège is also enjoyed more and more as a long or “High Ball” mixed drink. The favourite mixers are mineral water (still or sparkling), soda water, ginger ale and tonic water.