Paradis 1980s Bottling
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As a fully matured and stable distilled spirit, this 1980s bottling does not age further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate truffles, roasted duck, or aged Gouda cheese.
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Hennessy Paradis was first created in 1979 by Master Blender Maurice Fillioux, who drew upon historical reserves of precious eaux-de-vie handed down through generations of his family. This rare 1980s bottling represents an iconic early era of the blend, showcasing spirits distilled primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the prestigious Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus of Cognac. These components were double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged for decades in Limousin oak casks housed deep within the founder's cellar, the 'Paradis.' The resulting cognac is celebrated for its exquisite silkiness, presenting a complex tapestry of dried flowers, candied orange peel, honey, and delicate spices that reflect centuries of blending heritage.
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Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy in the historic town of Cognac, France, Hennessy has grown to become the world's most celebrated Cognac house. Headquartered on the banks of the Charente River along Rue de la Richonne, the house is renowned for its centuries-old blending heritage, famously guided by eight generations of master blenders from the Fillioux family. Utilizing traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills, Hennessy ages its precious eaux-de-vie in French oak casks sourced from the Limousin forest to develop unparalleled complexity and depth. The estate's legendary portfolio is defined by iconic expressions such as the VSOP Privilège, the pioneering XO Cognac—a category first created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870—and the exquisite, ultra-premium Hennessy Paradis.