Hennessy Hosts Cognac, Cocktails & Conversations at Villa Rosa Kempinski

Hennessy Very Special launched a series of new luxury Hennessy cocktails in an event dubbed Cognac, Cocktails & Conversations held at the Lucca Restaurant, Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel, Westlands. The event brought together influencers from different fields in the digital media space to have a discussion on the curation of a new Hennessy Cocktail line.

Speaking at the event, Maison Hennessy Business Development Director Global Travel Retail Europe- Africa- Middle East Patricia LE GALL stated that she strongly believes in Africa as it is the fastest growing region and Kenya is the third largest Hennessy Market in Africa.
She further added that, “Despite the fact that we are a global brand, it is key for us to be locally relevant. This is the reason why we will continue to invest and develop in East Africa, especially in Kenya. Our motto is « crafting the future since 1756 ». We never stop, never settle.”

Ben Smith, Hennessy Business Development Manager for Africa & Middle East said that, “To push the boundaries of how people consume Cognac, we are drinking in different ways to show its versatility. We will also bring our classic cocktails back to Kenya.”

This event highlighted the launch of luxury Hennessy Cocktails which include; Hennessy Sazerac, Hennessy Ginger, Hennessy Side car, Hennessy Mint Julep. The new range of cocktails was crafted from the world’s most popular cognac, Hennessy V.S, an expression of expertise and consistency.

I had the opportunity to make cocktails with my favourite bartender in Nairobi, Evans Odhiambo, at Kempinski and I made the classic Sidecar. Watch my YouTube video below to catch all the action!