Created in 1979 by Maurice Fillioux. He chose to blend “eaux-de-vie” which had been selected by his grandfather. Today, Yann Fillioux, the 7th generation from his family to be Master Blender, stores aside “eaux-de-vie” which might be used by his successors. This continuity over generations ensures the unrivalled greatness of the Hennessy cognacs; and especially of Paradis.

An exceptional cognac like Hennessy Paradis should be enjoyed neat in a crystal tulip glass.

In 1765, Irish aristocrat Richard Hennessy, who had been serving in the French forces, founded an eaux-de-vie trading business in Cognac. Under his son, James, the company expanded rapidly and the name Hennessy has been interlinked with the history of cognac ever since. Today, Hennessy is the uncontested leader in cognac, selling 50 million bottles a year around the world. Its V.S, V.S.O.P, Privilège, X.O, Paradis and Richard Hennessy are the pillars in a range of products that are both benchmarks of excellence in the world of cognacs and icons of refinement and luxury.

This success is far from simply fortuitous, reflecting an unyielding focus on quality. What’s more, the talents of seven generations of cellar-masters from the Fillioux family have enabled Hennessy to constitute the most remarkable reserves of rare eaux-de-vie in the world.

The excellence of the product inspires an astonishing variety of ways to enjoy it, in a traditional snifter, on ice, in long drinks or in cocktails. Made from grapes, cognac goes perfectly with fruit, spices and other liquors, providing an ideal base for innovative and delicious cocktail creations.

Limited Editions Paradise

Paradis Cognac has been reinvented several times. In 1979, Cognac Master Maurice Fillioux brought together a symphony of flavours from his grandfather’s 19th-century collection to create Hennessy Paradis Extra. It arrives in a 70cl decanter that has become synonymous with the Hennessy Paradis Cognac range. There’s Hennessy Paradis Impérial , which is best known for its stunning crystal decanter designed by Stephanie Balini. The eaux-de-vie were selected by the seventh cellar master, Yann Fillioux, for the 2011 edition. Then there’s Hennessy Paradis Horus , released in 2012. This decanter oozes decadence; designed by Italian Ferruccio Laviani, it’s shaped like a golden flame and is gilded with 18-carat gold plate.

How to serve Hennessy Paradis

For the final tasting, it should be served in a spouted glass on ice, or at -15ºC, which is also called “frosted”. If you are a lover of distilled beverages, this is an excellent option because the cold temperature reveals a unique bouquet of aromas and flavors, and it is recommended to taste it at the time of dessert.