🥃 Hine Rare
The classic VSOP from the Hine house: a Fine Champagne cognac from over 20 spirits, more than half from Grande Champagne; 40% ABV.
Hine Rare is the classic VSOP cognac from the Hine house, now in a newer design called Rare the Original. It is a Fine Champagne: a blend of spirits from Grande and Petite Champagne only. The strength is 40% ABV, according to the importer Hotaling & Co. The version used to be called Rare VSOP.
According to the importer, the blend contains over 20 cognac spirits; more than half come from Grande Champagne and the rest from Petite Champagne. Difford's Guide says the faceted bottle of Rare copies a crystal decanter given to Robert Hine as a wedding gift. As with any cognac, Rare is made from white wine, distilled twice in copper pot stills and matured in oak barrels.
Why this matters to you. Rare sits between H by Hine VSOP, which is younger and lighter, and Hine XO 1er Cru, which uses only Grande Champagne. The VSOP designation refers to the age of the youngest spirit in the blend. The WHO reminds: there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV (per Hotaling & Co.) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | over 20 cognac spirits: more than 50% Grande Champagne, the rest Petite Champagne |
| Minimum maturation | per the VSOP designation |
| EU category | category 4 wine spirit (Cognac PDO) |
| Legal basis | Cognac PDO (EU eAmbrosia register EUGI00000014112) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Hine Rare → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🌿 Grape
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Traditions
- 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO, 🥃 Fine Champagne
- Part of
- 🥃 Hine, 🥃 Cognac
- Similar and different
- 🥃 H by Hine VSOP, 🥃 H by Hine VSOP, 🥃 Hine XO 1er Cru, 🥃 Hine XO 1er Cru
Frequently asked questions
Is Hine Rare made only from Grande Champagne?
No. It is a Fine Champagne: more than half comes from Grande Champagne, the rest from Petite Champagne.
How many spirits are in Hine Rare?
More than 20, according to the importer Hotaling & Co.
How does Hine Rare differ from H by Hine?
Both are VSOP Fine Champagne, but they are different blends; H by Hine is designed to be younger and lighter.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 VS, VSOP, XO — Cognac age statements, based on the youngest spirit in the blend.
- 🌿 Grape — The berries of the grapevine, whose juice becomes wine, juice and raisins.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 H by Hine VSOP · 🥃 Hine Cigar Reserve XO · 🥃 Hine XO 1er Cru · 🥃 Rémy Martin XO · 🥃 Louis XIII de Rémy Martin · 🥃 Rémy Martin VSOP
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Hotaling & Co.: Hine Rare the Original (Fine Champagne, over 20 cognacs, more than 50 % Grande Champagne, 40 %)
- Difford's Guide: Thomas Hine & Co., history (H by Hine: 20 eaux-de-vie, Grande and Petite Champagne, minimum 4 years; Rare VSOP faceted bottle; Antique XO created 1920 by George Hine)
- The Spirits Business: Cognac house Hine kicks off portfolio-wide revamp (06.06.2017; H by Hine VSOP created by Eric Forget in 2004; range incl. Rare VSOP, Cigar Reserve XO, Antique XO Premier Cru)
- eAmbrosia: Cognac / Eau-de-vie de Cognac / Eau-de-vie des Charentes, EUGI00000014112 (GI, registered)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)