Hennessy recently opened The X.O Odyssey Experience at The Shops at Columbus Circle in New York City to provide its first-ever engraving kiosk.
The experiential, multi-sensory space is dedicated to the brand's original X.O Cognac and offers the perfect place for consumers to discover its nuances and get gifting inspiration for this holiday season. Visitors will receive a complimentary engraving on the Hennessy X.O decanter. After purchasing a bottle of Hennessy X.O from a nearby retailer, consumers are invited to return for a custom gift-wrapping experience.
The gallery-style X.O Odyssey Experience takes consumers on a journey through the cognac's "seven sensory chapters" that is both smooth and bold with hints of cocoa and a warm, fruity finish.
Multi-Sensory Cognac Kiosks
'The X.O Odyssey Experience' is a Journey Through X.O's Seven Chapters
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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