Hennessy Richard 750ML

Hennessy Richard 750ML is an ultra-prestige cognac bottled at 40% ABV in a hand-blown Baccarat crystal decanter. A blend of more than 100 eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and nearly 200 years, it earned 5 Stars from the Spirit Journal in 2009 and stands as one of the oldest cognac assemblages commercially available.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Cognac, France  |  Ultra-Prestige Blend (40–200 Year Eaux-de-Vie)  |  Distillery: Jas Hennessy & Co.

Production & Heritage

Jas Hennessy & Co., founded in 1765 in Cognac, France, is one of the oldest and largest cognac houses in the world, now part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Hennessy Richard — named after the house's founder, Richard Hennessy — draws its eaux-de-vie from four prestigious crus: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. The Comité de Dégustation, Hennessy's tasting committee, selects from the Maison's deepest reserves to assemble each batch, some components dating back nearly two centuries. Each individually numbered bottle is presented in a hand-blown Baccarat crystal decanter, underscoring the rarity of the liquid inside.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with concentrated dried fruits — apricot, prune — layered with warm leather and delicate floral undertones. Deeper exploration reveals blanched fennel, nutmeg, and soft black pepper, with spice building gently beneath the fruit.

Taste: The entry is immediate yet restrained, delivering honey and candied citrus across the front palate. At mid-palate, dark chocolate and roasted almonds emerge alongside candied fruit, and the texture turns unmistakably silky. The blend's extraordinary age translates into a seamless integration of flavor — no single note dominates, and each sip reveals new nuance.

Finish: Exceptionally long and layered, with warm spice, soft pepper, and delicate florals lingering well after the final sip. The texture remains velvety throughout, trailing off into a quiet sweetness that refuses to fade.

How to Drink Hennessy Richard

This is a cognac designed to be savored neat in a tulip glass at room temperature; a few drops of water may open additional aromatic complexity but are not necessary given how refined the blend already is. While mixing a spirit of this caliber into cocktails is uncommon, collectors and bartenders have occasionally used it in the following preparations: a Sidecar, where the aged depth replaces younger cognac's sharpness with extraordinary smoothness; a Sazerac, where the dried-fruit richness harmonizes with absinthe and Peychaud's bitters; or a Vieux Carré, where the chocolate and spice notes complement sweet vermouth and Bénédictine.

Best For

• Milestone celebrations such as retirement, major anniversaries, or once-in-a-lifetime achievements
• Presenting a museum-quality gift to a serious cognac collector
• Adding a centerpiece to a curated home spirits library
• Hosting a guided tasting comparing ultra-prestige cognac expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hennessy Richard taste like? Hennessy Richard delivers a layered profile of honey, candied citrus, dark chocolate, and roasted almonds wrapped in an extraordinarily silky texture. Dried fruit, warm spice, and delicate florals persist through an exceptionally long finish.

How does Hennessy Richard compare to Rémy Martin XO? Rémy Martin XO is a Fine Champagne cognac with a minimum age of 10 years, whereas Hennessy Richard blends eaux-de-vie aged from 40 to nearly 200 years, placing it in a significantly higher rarity and complexity tier. The two occupy different segments entirely — XO represents a premium benchmark, while Richard sits at the pinnacle of prestige cognac.

Is Hennessy Richard good for sipping neat? Neat is the definitive way to experience this cognac; its complexity and silky texture reward slow, contemplative sipping without any dilution required. The blend's extraordinary integration makes it one of the most approachable ultra-aged spirits available despite its depth.

Where is Hennessy Richard made? Hennessy Richard is produced by Jas Hennessy & Co. in Cognac, France, using eaux-de-vie sourced from four of the region's designated crus: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. The house has been distilling and aging cognac in the same region since 1765.

What foods pair well with Hennessy Richard? Dark chocolate truffles highlight the cognac's cocoa and roasted-nut character. Aged Comté or Gruyère mirrors its nutty depth. Foie gras complements the candied-fruit sweetness. Dried figs or dates echo the prune and apricot aromas. A simple almond tart reinforces the marzipan undertones found on the mid-palate.

What sizes does Hennessy Richard come in? Hennessy Richard is primarily available in the standard 750ml Baccarat crystal decanter, which is individually numbered to reflect the exclusivity of each production run.

Is Hennessy Richard worth the price? Hennessy Richard positions firmly at the ultra-prestige tier of the cognac market, comparable to the most exclusive expressions from any major house. The use of eaux-de-vie aged up to 200 years, a hand-blown Baccarat crystal decanter, and consistent critical acclaim — including 5 Stars from the Spirit Journal — support its standing among the most collectible cognacs in the world.

Why Hennessy Richard?

What separates Hennessy Richard from other prestige cognacs is the sheer age and diversity of its components — more than 100 eaux-de-vie, some distilled as far back as the early 19th century. Few blends anywhere in the spirits world can claim a range spanning 40 to nearly 200 years. The result is a cognac of remarkable integration, where centuries of maturation in French oak converge into a single, seamless pour. Presented in individually numbered Baccarat crystal and recognized with 5 Stars by the Spirit Journal, Hennessy Richard is not merely a drink but an artifact of one of the longest-running distilling traditions in France.