"Hennessy returned as the “official spirit” of the Gold Gala, with bespoke cocktails designed by LA-based mixologist Ash Miyasaki that paid tribute to Asian flavors and celebratory motifs — think the “Seoul Sparkler” and “Bangkok Blush” with Hennessy V.S.O.P, and the boozy “Night Bloom” with Hennessy X.O. VIP guests were also invited to experience a special Hennessy Paradis tasting led by the Hennessy Prestige team, while stars signed the first-ever 3L Hennessy Paradis bottle, which will be auctioned off to benefit Gold House. The cognac brand also brought out White Lotus star Tayme Thapthimthong as their special guest for the evening, and the Thai actor gamely posed for photos with fans of the HBO show (including Megan Thee Stallion) before taking the karaoke stage at the post-event Founders Party to sing Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” with Anderson .Paak." -Tim Chan, Rolling Stone