The Story
Paradis Imperial. Hennessy — a blend of the rarest and most exceptional eaux-de-vie from Hennessy's private reserves, positioned above the XO in the house hierarchy and drawing on components that the XO program's 100-eaux-de-vie blend cannot access — aged stocks of extreme rarity from Hennessy's most protected cellar inventory.
The Hennessy hierarchy ascends from VSOP through XO to Paradis and then to the apex expressions: Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy. Where XO blends up to 100 eaux-de-vie aged 10–30 years, Paradis Imperial draws on only the most exceptional aged stocks from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus — eaux-de-vie of extraordinary age and character that the volume demands of the XO program cannot accommodate. Each decanter is individually numbered.
Specs
- House: Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)
- Style: Grande and Petite Champagne Cognac
- Tier: Above XO — Paradis Imperial level
- Presentation: Individually numbered decanter
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Hennessy at Wooden Cork or explore our cognac collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does Paradis Imperial sit in the Hennessy hierarchy? The Hennessy hierarchy ascends: VSOP → XO → Paradis → Paradis Imperial → Richard Hennessy. Paradis Imperial sits above standard Paradis and below only Richard Hennessy, drawing on the rarest aged stocks in the Hennessy private reserves.
- How does Paradis Imperial differ from Richard Hennessy? Richard Hennessy is the absolute apex — eaux-de-vie dating to 200+ years in Baccarat crystal. Paradis Imperial draws on the same tier of exceptional rare stock but below the Richard level, presented at a slightly more accessible price point with its own decanter format.
Description
Paradis Imperial. Hennessy — a blend of the rarest and most exceptional eaux-de-vie from Hennessy's private reserves, positioned above the XO in the house hierarchy and drawing on components that the XO program's 100-eaux-de-vie blend cannot access — aged stocks of extreme rarity from Hennessy's most protected cellar inventory.
The Hennessy hierarchy ascends from VSOP through XO to Paradis and then to the apex expressions: Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy. Where XO blends up to 100 eaux-de-vie aged 10–30 years, Paradis Imperial draws on only the most exceptional aged stocks from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus — eaux-de-vie of extraordinary age and character that the volume demands of the XO program cannot accommodate. Each decanter is individually numbered.
Specs
- House: Hennessy, Cognac, France (est. 1765)
- Style: Grande and Petite Champagne Cognac
- Tier: Above XO — Paradis Imperial level
- Presentation: Individually numbered decanter
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Hennessy at Wooden Cork or explore our cognac collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does Paradis Imperial sit in the Hennessy hierarchy? The Hennessy hierarchy ascends: VSOP → XO → Paradis → Paradis Imperial → Richard Hennessy. Paradis Imperial sits above standard Paradis and below only Richard Hennessy, drawing on the rarest aged stocks in the Hennessy private reserves.
- How does Paradis Imperial differ from Richard Hennessy? Richard Hennessy is the absolute apex — eaux-de-vie dating to 200+ years in Baccarat crystal. Paradis Imperial draws on the same tier of exceptional rare stock but below the Richard level, presented at a slightly more accessible price point with its own decanter format.
