Cognac Paradis

“Cognac Paradis” typically refers to an ultra-premium category of cognac, often associated with the finest and oldest eaux-de-vie (distilled grape spirits) from a cognac house, named after the “Paradis” cellar—French for “paradise”—where these rare spirits are stored. In Cognac production, the Paradis is a special, often secluded cellar where exceptional eaux-de-vie, aged for decades (sometimes 50 to over 100 years) in oak barrels, are transferred to glass demijohns once they reach their peak to halt further aging and preserve their quality. For example, Hennessy Paradis, created in 1979 by master blender Maurice Fillioux, blends over 100 such eaux-de-vie, offering a symphony of floral, spicy, and velvety notes. The term evokes luxury and rarity, reflecting cognacs worthy of the “paradise” moniker due to their exquisite craftsmanship and heritage.