The Hardy cognac house was founded by an English cognac broker, Anthony Hardy, in 1863. Hardy – Legend 1863 is a tribute to the Hardy family, still going strong five generation later. This fine cognac is made from the cru's Petite Champagne and Borderies. Hardy – Legend 1863 is blended from eaux de vie between 2 and 12 years of age and has matured in Limouson oak barrels.