Hine

Hine Cognac is a Jarnac Cognac house founded in 1763 by Thomas Hine, an English merchant who settled in the Charente and created the tradition of “Early Landed” Cognac — shipping young Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie to mature in damp English cellars, producing a distinctly lighter, more elegant style than traditional Jarnac aging. The lineup includes Rare VSOP Fine Champagne, H by Hine VSOP, Cigar Reserve XO (20 eaux-de-vie aged 15+ years, blended for cigar pairing), and the extraordinary Homage (Early Landed vintage Cognac matured in the UK).

Browse all Cognac and brandy at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hine Early Landed tradition?

Thomas Hine established the practice of shipping young Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie to mature in cool, damp English cellars rather than in the Charente. The different humidity and temperature of English storage produces a lighter, more floral, and more elegant Cognac character than the same spirit aged entirely in Jarnac — a genuinely distinctive style rather than a marketing concept, and one that has defined the Hine house character for over 250 years.

What is Hine Homage?

A blend of three Early Landed Grande Champagne vintage Cognacs — 1984, 1986, and 1987 — matured in English oak casks and then combined with extra old Cognac aged in Jarnac. One of the most distinctive prestige expressions in the Cognac category, reflecting both the Early Landed tradition and the depth of extended aging from two different aging environments.