Richard Hennessy is an incredibly complex cognac made of exceptional ‘eaux-de-vie’ aged up to 200 years old. It embodies the soul of the House of Hennessy. In 1765, Richard Hennessy laid the foundations of a priceless collection made up of his most exceptional eaux-de-vie. Since then, eight generations of the Hennessy family have enriched the Founder's Warehouse with their own contributions of the finest cognacs produced during their lifetimes. It is from this collection that Hennessy has created Richard Hennessy, as an homage to its founder. Richard Hennessy is made up of more than 100 of the most exceptional eaux de vie, some of which date from the early 19th century. Each one has been selected for its unique qualities. The finesse of the finished cognac is a testament to years spent slowly maturing in oak barrels.
AROMA
The nose is filled with delicate flowery notes, soft spices, nutmeg and hints of fennel.
PALATE
In the mouth, the spices, notes of leather and preserved fruits appear and reappear over and over, returning to emphasise the aromatic complexity of the nose in one magnificent symphony of flavour. The extraordinary persistence of the finish is on-going revelation of the many facets of Richard Hennessy.