i. Biography
Coming Up
At Courvoisier in Jarnac, Thibaut Hontanx built his early practice in distillation through the patient work of reading stills, managing timing, and tracking the small changes that shape spirit. Until 2022, he served as master distiller there, a position that placed him close to the technical core of the house, where aromas, textures, and subtle shifts have to be assessed with discipline and restraint rather than speed. Since 2022, that same foundation has carried into blending. As chief blender of Courvoisier, Thibaut Hontanx now works within the same house in Jarnac, moving from the handling of individual elements to their assembly into a finished whole. The role demands continuity as much as judgment: a steady respect for what has been established, and the ability to shape it carefully, day after day.
Where They Are Now
At Courvoisier in Jarnac, France, the work sits between inheritance and adaptation. Thibaut Hontanx leads blending in a setting where continuity is part of the brief, but the task is not preservation alone; it is also interpretation. On the work, he has said, “It’s about breathing new energy into the history, honouring the past while embracing the future.” The line describes a method based on balance, not reinvention for its own sake.
Career - Chief blender — Courvoisier, Jarnac (2022–present) - Master distiller — Courvoisier, Jarnac (until 2022)
Signature
Thibaut Hontanx’s signature dishes include XO Royal. Within the Courvoisier context, the name belongs to a style of work that depends on precision, composition, and control. XO Royal reads as an example of that approach: shaped with attention to detail and aligned with the standards of the house.
In Their Words “It’s about breathing new energy into the history, honouring the past while embracing the future.”
FAQ What is Thibaut Hontanx's current role? As of 2026, Thibaut Hontanx is Chief Blender. Where did Thibaut Hontanx work before? Thibaut Hontanx's earlier career included Courvoisier.
