Hennessy Paradis Imperial Cognac

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.