FS-HE-007 SIZE Hennessy BRAS ARME ANCIENT VERSION , very hard to find

🗡️ Overview

Hennessy Bras Armé is a vintage cognac from before modern VS/VSOP labeling. Bottles from the 1950s–1970s are extremely rare and highly collectible due to historical significance and scarcity.

📌 Key Details

Producer / House: Hennessy, France
Designation: Bras Armé (vintage / ancient version)
ABV: ~40%
Bottle Sizes (known vintage):

• 70 cl (700 ml) — common for 1960s–1970s

• 75 cl (750 ml) — export versions

• 1.5 L (magnum) — very rare collector edition
  Status: Discontinued, very rare, collectible only

🎁 Packaging & Presentation

• High-shoulder or Bordeaux-style bottles typical of the era

• Label features the “armed arm” crest, traditional Hennessy emblem

• Some bottles include original boxes or presentation packaging

• Condition of seal, label, and fill level is critical for value

⭐ Collectibility & Rarity

• Bras Armé bottles from the 1950s–1970s are considered historical and very rare

• Magnum editions (1.5 L) are especially scarce

• Excellent condition (seal, label, fill, box) significantly increases value

• Primarily collected as heritage items rather than for drinking

🔎 What to Know

• Verify the “Bras Armé” label and armed-arm emblem

• Check fill level, seal, capsule, and original packaging

• Older bottles may show evaporation (“angel’s share”), affecting fill level and value

• Suitable mainly for display and collection, not daily consumption

🌟 Why It’s Appealing

• Represents a piece of Hennessy’s history from the mid-20th century

• Attractive vintage design and emblematic label

• Rare magnum or complete sets are highly sought after by collectors

• Owning one is a unique experience for cognac enthusiasts