A rare glimpse into the rich history of Hennessy's global legacy, this Hennessy 3 Star Cognac is a remarkable bottling from the 1950s, specifically produced for the burgeoning Asian market. This is not merely a vintage spirit, but a tangible piece of cultural and commercial history, distinguished by its unique label. The label prominently features the esteemed "Bras Armé" or "armed arm" emblem, a symbol of the Hennessy family's heritage since 1856. More significantly, it bears the inscription "General Agent of China" alongside the name Liddell Bros & Co. Ltd, identifying the exclusive importer for the region during this post-war era. This specific designation makes the bottle an exceptional collector's item, documenting the deep-rooted connection between the celebrated Cognac house and China, a relationship that first began in 1859. As the precursor to the modern V.S. (Very Special) classification, the 3 Star quality represents a classic and approachable style of Cognac, crafted using the traditional methods of the mid-20th century. The presentation is characteristic of its time, featuring a classic bottle shape and a metal screw cap closure, typical of the period before the widespread use of driven corks for this classification. This bottling is a testament to a bygone era of craftsmanship and international trade. Its scarcity and specific historical context offer a unique opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire not just a vintage Cognac, but a storied artifact that speaks to Hennessy's long-standing global prestige and its historic presence in Asia. It stands as a prized acquisition for any serious enthusiast of fine spirits and luxury heritage.
Text on label:
(Shoulder label)
[Three outlined stars graphic]
(Main label, top)
HENNESSY
(Main label, middle)
[Gauntlet holding axe, vine graphic]
JA: HENNESSY & C°
(Main label, bottom)
COGNAC
PRODUCE OF FRANCE
中 國 總 代 理 公 司
麗 東 有 限 公 司
Visual elements:
Neck/Capsule: Silver corrugated metal screw cap with a worn gold-colored band beneath it.
Upper label (shoulder): A cream-colored, curved label with a brown border featuring three outlined five-pointed stars. Font style for text on this label is not applicable, as it's just star outlines.
Mid label (main label): A large, rectangular cream-colored label with a prominent brown border.
The brand "HENNESSY" is displayed at the top in a large, bold serif font.
Below this, there's an elaborate graphic featuring a gauntlet holding an axe/halberd, surrounded by decorative vine-like patterns with leaves, all in brown. Beneath this graphic, "JA: HENNESSY & C°" is in a bold serif font.
Further down, "COGNAC" is printed in a bold serif font.
At the very bottom band of the main label, "PRODUCE OF FRANCE" is written in a sans-serif font, followed by Chinese characters in a standard block-like script.
Fill level:
above shoulder into neck: solid
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Max von Olfers
Max von Olfers is the founder of cabinet7, and has 10 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Max has consumed is from 1855.
Malte Lukowski
Malte Lukowski runs the operations & collector item departments at cabinet7, and has 4 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Malte has consumed is from 1920.
