Hennessy is a type of cognac, which is a type of brandy made from white wine made from grapes grown in the Cognac area in western France
. To be classified as cognac, the grapes used must originate from this region and the liquor must be distilled twice and aged in French oak barrels
. Hennessy has different types of cognac, including Hennessy VS, VSOP, and XO, which have variations in taste and price
