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    Hine

    Jarnac, Charente, France Est. 1763 CL World Brands Official Website

    Region

    France

    Founded

    1763

    Products

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    Heritage

    263+ years of heritage

    Owner

    CL World Brands

    ABV Range

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    Awards

    3 recognised

    Signature Profile

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky5%
    Fruity76%
    Floral71%
    Spicy37%
    Sweet76%
    Peaty5%

    Profile based on regional characteristics and distillery style. Individual expressions may vary.

    From Source to Spirit

    Production Process

    🍇Step 1

    Grape Harvest

    October

    Ugni Blanc grapes are harvested in autumn from the chalky terroir of the Cognac region, prized for their high acidity.

    🍷Step 2

    Winemaking

    3–4 weeks

    Grapes are pressed and fermented into a thin, acidic white wine — the perfect base for distillation.

    🔥Step 3

    Double Distillation

    24 hours × 2

    The wine undergoes two distillations in traditional Charentais copper pot stills (alambic), a process unchanged for centuries.

    🪵Step 4

    Oak Ageing

    2–100+ years

    The eau-de-vie is aged in Limousin or Tronçais oak barrels, where it develops amber colour, vanilla notes and complexity.

    🥃Step 5

    Blending

    Months

    The Cellar Master blends eaux-de-vie of different ages, crus and styles to create the house's signature expression.

    🍾Step 6

    Bottling

    Final stage

    After a final rest period, the cognac is brought to bottling strength and presented in its distinctive bottle.

    The Story of Hine

    Appointed as the official supplier of cognac to the British Royal Court. Hine is renowned for their Early-Landed cognacs, aged in British cellars near the Bristol docks.

    Recognition & Excellence

    Awards & Achievements

    Bronze2024

    Hine Flagship Expression

    World Whiskies Awards

    Silver2023

    Hine Reserve

    International Spirits Challenge

    Double Gold2022

    Hine Special Edition

    San Francisco World Spirits

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    About Hine Distillery

    Hine is located in Jarnac, Charente, France, established in 1763. Currently owned by CL World Brands, the distillery is known for producing exceptional spirits that reflect its unique terroir and heritage.

    At The Royal Barrel, we are proud to feature Hine in our curated directory of the world's finest distilleries. Each distillery in our collection is selected for its commitment to quality, its contribution to the spirits industry, and its unique story of craft and tradition.

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