Hennessy Richard 2.0

Richard Hennessy is the crown jewel of Maison Hennessy, created in 1996 as a tribute to the Irish founder who established the cognac house in 1765. The modern iteration—often referred to as "Richard Hennessy 2.0"—was unveiled in 2022 featuring a striking, architectural redesign by visionary architect Daniel Libeskind. The bespoke Baccarat crystal decanter sits encased within a geometric crystal frame that contrasts sweeping curves with sharp, dynamic facets, revitalizing this ultra-prestige blend for contemporary luxury collectors.

Spirit Description

The liquid represents a pinnacle assemblage crafted from some of the rarest, oldest eaux-de-vie preserved in Hennessy’s historic Paradis cellar, with components dating back to the early 19th and 20th centuries.

• Colour: Deep, glowing mahogany with fiery ruby and amber reflections.

• Aroma: Exquisitely layered; opens with rich leather, tobacco leaf, and rancio, followed by candied orange peel, dried apricots, crushed hazelnuts, and antique French oak.

• Palate: Silky, multidimensional, and remarkably dense. Waves of stewed dark plums, dried figs, and dark cocoa evolve into warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, framed by precious cigar box and beeswax.

• Body: Full-bodied, velvety, and profound with an expansive viscosity that coats the entire palate.

• Finish: Exceptionally long and resonant, echoing with lingering notes of warm rancio, leather, dried fruit compote, and subtle floral elegance.

• ABV: Bottled at 40% ABV.

Accolades

Richard Hennessy is universally regarded by connoisseurs and sommeliers as one of the finest, most exclusive cognacs ever blended.

• Design Prestige: The collaboration with Daniel Libeskind earned acclaim across design and luxury industries, marrying century-old craft with avant-garde sculpture.

• Master Blender Legacy: Celebrated as a landmark creation bridging multiple generations of the Fillioux family, Hennessy’s hereditary Master Blenders.

• Collector Benchmark: Produced in strictly limited annual quantities (often limited to roughly 12 tierçons per year), commanding valuations in the realm of five figures at retail and elite auctions.