Hennessy
Paradis Imperial Cognac Ugni Blanc
Cognac, France
Started off NYE with this gem made from a blend of eau de vies, some dating back to the 1880’s. Only 10 barrels out of 10,000 get selected for this bottling. The quality is obvious. This was just busting at the seams with character. First off, you don’t want to stop smelling it. It’s nearly intoxicating in its sexiness. But the best was yet to come. The way this hits the palate is unlike any other brandy I have ever encountered. The attack was bright and almost white wine-like giving this some lift, it’s just something that I’ve never experienced in a brandy before. From there, it coats the mouth with luxurious candied nuts, vanilla, and baking spices. The finish is mind blowing. Not only is it impossibly long, the delivery is as smooth as any spirit I have ever tasted. No heat what so ever. Way too easy to drink. Worth the price? That’s really hard to say but it has certainly spoiled me. A new benchmark for sure.
Started off NYE with this gem made from a blend of eau de vies, some dating back to the 1880’s. Only 10 barrels out of 10,000 get selected for this bottling. The quality is obvious. This was just busting at the seams with character. First off, you don’t want to stop smelling it. It’s nearly intoxicating in its sexiness. But the best was yet to come. The way this hits the palate is unlike any other brandy I have ever encountered. The attack was bright and almost white wine-like giving this some lift, it’s just something that I’ve never experienced in a brandy before. From there, it coats the mouth with luxurious candied nuts, vanilla, and baking spices. The finish is mind blowing. Not only is it impossibly long, the delivery is as smooth as any spirit I have ever tasted. No heat what so ever. Way too easy to drink. Worth the price? That’s really hard to say but it has certainly spoiled me. A new benchmark for sure.
Jan 5th, 2019
This blend was created in 2010. Spicy cinnamon and nutmeg notes on the nose. 30 - 130 cognacs are used in this blend. Warm and honeyed on the tongue, with spice and warmth carrying on.
This blend was created in 2010. Spicy cinnamon and nutmeg notes on the nose. 30 - 130 cognacs are used in this blend. Warm and honeyed on the tongue, with spice and warmth carrying on.
Sep 23rd, 2015
Paradis Imperial cognac. At Moet Hennessy boutique apartment in Paris. Medium golden hue. On the nose, pencil shavings and old wood, white pepper, savoury. Some vanilla essence and raisin. Nutty. Very complex. On the palate, calm and integrated alcohol, huge elegance and refinement, not too fruity, big concentration and extremely long finish. Superb.
Paradis Imperial cognac. At Moet Hennessy boutique apartment in Paris. Medium golden hue. On the nose, pencil shavings and old wood, white pepper, savoury. Some vanilla essence and raisin. Nutty. Very complex. On the palate, calm and integrated alcohol, huge elegance and refinement, not too fruity, big concentration and extremely long finish. Superb.
Jul 12th, 2016