Hennessy Cognac celebrates 250 years of an exceptional adventure that has lasted seven generations and spanned five continents. To toast this remarkable birthday, The Spectator invites readers to an evening hosted by Maurice Hennessy, the eighth generation of his family to work in the company.

On Wednesday 25 March 2015 at Belgraves  — a Thompson Hotel — in London SW1, guests joined us for an array of special serves and cognac blends, including some comprised of eaux-de-vies almost as old as Hennessy itself and the Hennessy 250 Collector Blend.

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