ine Antique XO is a blend of over 40 cognacs all aged for a minimum of 10 years, exclusively from grapes grown in Grande Champagne. This is a complex and rich flavoured cognace, with lots of vanilla, honey, baked apple and spices. This cognac was created in the 1920s when 'antique' was an unusual style - back then young cognac was the fashion. The Hine family have spent over 50 years perfecting this style to create this luxurious XO Premier Cru.