On Wednesday, 11th April, Nairobi lifestyle connoisseurs joined members of the Hennessy family and Hennessy Maison for a celebration of 200 years of Hennessy V.S.O.P.

As part of their visit, the Hennessy family is meeting key stakeholders to discuss the dynamic Hennessy Maison, its heritage, and vision for the future.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to visit Nairobi, its energy and vibrancy is exciting. Hennessy has always been a brand without borders, enjoyed the world over. It’s always amazing to see Hennessy being embraced across continents and cultures and it’s important we celebrate this milestone with our valued consumers.”, shares Maurice Hennessy

At Hennessy, they live by the mantra, "Our heritage is our future".

And staying true to their mantra, Hennessy V.S.O.P (Very Superior Old Pale) all started out the royal way. That's right, it all started with a Prince. Two centuries ago, the future King George IV, a cognac connoisseur requested an excellent pale cognac which Hennessy delivered in 1818. He wanted his cognac superior, a cut above the rest and so Hennessy presented to him “VSOP – Very Superior Old Pale.” It is then that Hennessy pioneered a new style of cognac, becoming the first house to produce VSOP – the perfect expression of a balanced, harmonious and complete cognac. This would go on to transform the art of cognac making, inspiring the “Very Special Old Pale” designation. This hallmark of excellence has stood the test of time becoming an icon and a world leader today.

The cocktail event took place at the prestigious Sankara Hotel. Guests were entertained by Anto Neosoul and Gilad while Amina Abdi and Shaffie Weru were the MCs of the night. In a vibrant atmosphere, celebrities, corporates and media personalities converged to join the members of the Hennessy family in celebrating this milestone.

Here are some photos from the event.

play Roch Hennessy and Maurice Hennessy (Courtesy)

play Alexandre Helaine Market Manager Eastern Africa Moet Hennessy (Courtesy)

play L-R Arthur Mwai, Roch Hennessy, Kris Kinyanjui and Maurice Hennessy (Courtesy)

play Stuart Anderson, Sean Andrews Kibaki and Maurice Hennessy (Courtesy)

play Ali Kiza of KIZA Restaurant, Judy Gitau First Lady of KIZA Restaurant, Aulgah Nato of NATO Designs (Courtesy)

play Catherine Kamau (Courtesy)

play Christine Judy (left) and Faith Wanyi (Courtesy)

play Dj Saint of Beatmansion and Joseph Mugweru of Wetlounge (Courtesy)

play George Kimani (left) and Seth Gor (Courtesy)

play Gilad Millo and Kagwe Muigai (Courtesy)

play Luxury PR Consultant Lucia Musau and Myke Mwai CEO The Luxury Network (Courtesy)

play Serah Teshna and Augustine Dundos (Courtesy)

play Michael Kebede and Martin Kimathi (Courtesy)

play Shaffie Weru, Neomi Ng'ang'a, Queentar Mercy and Nailantei Kenga of True Love (Courtesy)

play Sonali Shah and Anne-Claire Delamarre GM Eastern Africa and Arabian Gulf Moet Hennessy (Courtesy)

play Sydney Owino & Loky Zee of Blackbird Jeans, Troy White, Amina Rabar, Neomi Ng'ang'a and Franklin Saiyalel (Courtesy)

play Tanasha Donna (Courtesy)

play Benie Amandine and Sheila Wagio (Courtesy)

play Grafitti at the event (Courtesy)

play The set up at the event (Courtesy)

play Anto Neosoul (Courtesy)

play Faith Achieng and Chepkemboi Mang'ira (Courtesy)