Hine

Thomas Hine was originally from Dorset and came out to Cognac, aged only 19, in 1791. He joined a local Cognac firm, married the owner`s daughter and became a partner in the firm. Later on, the firm took his name to become Thomas Hine & Co.

Today, the sixth generation of the Hine family, cousins Jacques and Bernard Hine, continue the tradition of ageing and blending the finest natural eaux de vie. The firm is now owned by Angostura but its headquarters remains in the beautiful old riverside premises in Jarnac where Thomas Hine ran the firm 200 years ago.

Hine's acknowledged expertise lies in the field of Grande Champagne Vintage cognacs. Hine has an impressive collection of vintages, from the beginning of the last century, kept in locked cellars at the Quai de L’Orangerie. Hine also initiated the concept of making such rarities commercially available (in limited quantities) throughout the world.

Another Hine speciality is their concentration on the maturing of so-called‘early-landed’ cognacs. This custom dates back to the 19th century, when they first shipped selected vintage Grande Champagne Cognacs in cask to Bristol, in England, to mature in the unique conditions of the Bristol cellars.