The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend grand launch

Hennessy marked its momentous occasion of turning 250 years old with the premiere of a special anniversary blend, the Hennessy 250 Collector Blend.

Embodying the brand's 250 years of savoir-faire and excellence, the cognac was officially launched in a grand gala to 600 distinguished guests at the grand ballroom of Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur that was illuminated with Hennessy's anniversary colours of gold and black.

Guests like Foo Ken Vin, Datuk Seri Tan Hock Chye and Datuk Daniel Tay then tucked into a 6-course dinner, accompanied by a song performance by Hong Kong's songstress Elisa Chan.

Simon Tan, Lau Minn Yian, Bobby Yeoh and Foo Ken Vin

Ian Chong, Lyn Siew and managing director of Moët Hennessy Diageo, Mathieu Duchemin

Datuk Sri Tan Hock Chye, Mark Cheng, Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan, Datuk Daniel Tay and Frankie Cheong

Mathieu Duchemin giving his welcoming speech

The evening began with a performance combining 3 musical elements: the piano, the saxophone and modern beatboxing, all showcased in a spectacular performance

The newly launched Hennessy 250 Collector Blend was then paraded out for all to see

Chia Yin Yin, Kham Mun Chun, Tong Ket Hwa and Wong Chip Yen

The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend was officially launched in a grand gala to 600 distinguished guests in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Hong Kong's legendary songstress Elisa Chan mesmerised everyone in the midst of dinner with a superb song performance in various languages

The celebration was also highlighted by a charity auction to raise funds for the contruction of the new Persatuan Rumah Caring in Kajang.

Guests toasting to the new Hennessy 250 Collector Blend

Hennessy marked its momentous occasion of turning 250 years old with the premiere of a special anniversary blend, the Hennessy 250 Collector Blend.

Photo 1 of 21 Maye Yap, Timmy Hung and Daric Teh

Photo 2 of 21 Simon Tan, Lau Minn Yian, Bobby Yeoh and Foo Ken Vin

Photo 3 of 21 Ian Chong, Lyn Siew and managing director of Moët Hennessy Diageo, Mathieu Duchemin

Photo 4 of 21 Datuk Sri Tan Hock Chye, Mark Cheng, Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan, Datuk Daniel Tay and Frankie Cheong

Photo 5 of 21 Mathieu Duchemin giving his welcoming speech

Photo 6 of 21 Tan Bee Ling and Teoh Nen Seng

Photo 7 of 21 The evening began with a performance combining 3 musical elements: the piano, the saxophone and modern beatboxing, all showcased in a spectacular performance

Photo 8 of 21 The newly launched Hennessy 250 Collector Blend was then paraded out for all to see

Photo 9 of 21 Chia Yin Yin, Kham Mun Chun, Tong Ket Hwa and Wong Chip Yen

Photo 10 of 21 Jenda Chai, Kim Choo and Yen Lim

Photo 11 of 21 The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend was officially launched in a grand gala to 600 distinguished guests in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Photo 12 of 21 Willy Cheng and Moses Tan

Photo 13 of 21 Hong Kong's legendary songstress Elisa Chan mesmerised everyone in the midst of dinner with a superb song performance in various languages

Photo 14 of 21 Elaine Lau and Livia Wong

Photo 15 of 21 The celebration was also highlighted by a charity auction to raise funds for the contruction of the new Persatuan Rumah Caring in Kajang.

Photo 16 of 21 Katrina Wong and Cheryl Lau

Photo 17 of 21 Aiko Lee and Mark Cheng

Photo 18 of 21 Guests toasting to the new Hennessy 250 Collector Blend

Photo 19 of 21 Jaycee Phang and Lynn Lim

Photo 20 of 21 Richard Ang

Photo 21 of 21 Hennessy marked its momentous occasion of turning 250 years old with the premiere of a special anniversary blend, the Hennessy 250 Collector Blend.

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The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend grand launch