In 1791 young Thomas HINE left the family home in Dorset, England for Jarnac in France to learn the language. He probably would have eventually returned home. Fate, however, intervened when he fell in love with Françoise Elisabeth, daughter of a great cognac family. He married her in 1797 and patiently learnt the art of cognac making, which he was to elevate to its highest form of expression.

In 1991, to honour the marriage of his illustrious ancestor and Françoise Elisabeth, Bernard HINE created this unique Grande Champagne cognac. He designed an elegant decanter with Baccarat, one of the world's most prestigious makers of fine crystal to dress this special cognac. He called his creation 'MARIAGE de Thomas HINE'.

Tasting notes :
MARIAGE is a blend of 12 different Grande Champagne cognacs.
With its finesse and aromatic richness, this exceptional cognac is an introduction to the world of perfection. On the nose, from the complexity of aromas, notes of hazelnut and walnut stand out, showing the maturity of the cognac. These are combined with floral notes, particularly of jasmine.

On the palate, notes of oak and vanilla give great structure to the cognac, but do not mask its softness and persistency. This blend, with its elegance and its aromatic complexity is outstanding. The palate, delicately woody and velvety, confirms the great heritage of this cognac.

MARIAGE is presented in an elegant red wood case, made by a renowned French cabinet maker. Each case is individually crafted to ensure perfection and can easily be transformed in a genuine cigar humidor.

Source : Hine Cognac