This pairing brings together both of Hennessy's fruit and tea led ready to serve cocktails in one bundle. Both are built on Hennessy Very Special, the best selling cognac in the world, and both arrive finished and balanced in the bottle, so there is no measuring, mixing or building required. Chill, pour over ice, and that is the whole process. Henny Berry is the brighter of the two, a berry mojito inspired blend that sets juicy red berry fruit and cooling mint against the rounded warmth of the cognac base. It is fruit forward and easy going, and it takes well to a tall glass of crushed ice with a few fresh berries and a mint sprig dropped in. Henny Iced Tea is the more restrained one, built around crisp black tea and bright citrus, with the soft vanilla and spice character of the cognac carrying underneath. It reads as familiar and refined rather than sweet, and a squeeze of lemon lifts it further. Both sit at a moderate strength, noticeably lighter than a spirit poured neat but meaningfully stronger than most canned cocktails on the shelf, which is the space Hennessy deliberately aimed for. Be clear on what these are: cognac based ready to serve cocktails rather than cognac itself. That is the point of them. Taken together they cover two quite different moods from the same house, which makes this a practical bundle for entertaining, for a warm evening when nobody wants to be behind a bar, or as a gift for someone who already drinks the brand.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
Berry 20%, Iced Tea 18% |
| Proof |
Berry 40, Iced Tea 36 |
| Size |
2 x 375ml |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
Cognac |
| Category |
Cognac based ready to serve cocktail |
| Base Spirit |
Hennessy Very Special cognac |
| Components |
Henny Berry, Henny Iced Tea |
| Producer |
Maison Hennessy |
| Serve |
Chilled, over ice, no mixing required |
Tasting Notes
Color: Henny Berry pours a bright translucent red; Henny Iced Tea a warm amber, close to brewed tea.
Nose: Berry leads on ripe red fruit with a cooling mint lift; Iced Tea opens on crisp black tea and citrus over soft cognac warmth.
Palate: Berry is juicy and fruit forward with mint freshness over rounded cognac depth; Iced Tea is balanced and delicate, with black tea and bright citrus carrying vanilla and gentle spice.
Finish: Both finish smooth and clean, the Berry brighter and shorter, the Iced Tea longer and more elegant.
FAQ
What is in this bundle? One bottle each of Hennessy Henny Berry and Hennessy Henny Iced Tea, both from the Hennessy Very Special Cocktails ready to serve range.
What proof are they? Henny Berry is bottled at 20 percent alcohol by volume, or 40 proof. Henny Iced Tea is bottled at 18 percent, or 36 proof.
Are these cognac? No. They are cognac based ready to serve cocktails built on Hennessy Very Special. The cognac is the base spirit rather than the finished product.
Do I need to mix anything? No. Both are complete cocktails. Chill the bottle, pour over ice and serve. A mint sprig suits the Berry and a squeeze of lemon suits the Iced Tea.
How do the two compare? Berry is brighter and fruit driven with mint freshness. Iced Tea is drier and more restrained, built on black tea and citrus. The Berry suits warm weather and gatherings; the Iced Tea suits a slower pour.
Where can I buy the Hennessy Henny Berry and Henny Iced Tea bundle online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
