Hennessy Beyond V.S: A Complete Buying Guide
Hennessy sells more cognac than any other house on earth — here's how to move past the V.S bottle everyone knows into the range worth knowing.
The World's Best-Selling Cognac House
Founded in 1765, Hennessy is now the single largest cognac producer in the world, with a footprint that stretches from corner-store shelves to some of the rarest bottles ever released. The V.S bottle most people have seen is only the entry door — the range above it is where things get genuinely interesting.
The Everyday Range
Hennessy V.S — $39.99
Grilled almond, fresh grape and subtle oak — the bottle behind Hennessy's global reputation, built for mixing as much as sipping.
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege — $59.99
Floral, spice and fruit notes step up noticeably from V.S, with more structure and a longer finish for a modest price increase.
Stepping Up to XO
Hennessy X.O — $199.99
Rich spice, candied fruit and oak in the release that essentially created the XO cognac category when it launched in 1870. Still one of the most respected expressions in the entire spirits world.
Hennessy Master Blender's Selection No.5 — $89.99
Jasmine, dried fruit and spice in a release crafted by Hennessy's cellar master to sit between VSOP and XO in complexity.
The Prestige Tier
Hennessy Paradis — $999.99
Jasmine, linden and candied fruit in a cognac blended from eaux-de-vie that can be decades old — one of the most iconic prestige cognacs on the market.
Hennessy Richard Hennessy — $4,999.99
Refined spice, floral bouquet and ancient fruit in a tribute release named for the house's founder, sitting at the very top of what most collectors will ever purchase.
How to Buy Hennessy Online
Caskworth carries Hennessy from V.S through its ultra-premium tier, with same-day delivery to 33 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces on orders over $249.99.