I was accidentally sent a bottle of this when I ordered a bottle of Hennessy Paradis online, so I do not have the bias of spending $3000 on the bottle. I'm not sure you can get a more perfect cognac than Paradis Imperial. The taste is lighter and more petite than any other Hennessy I've had, yet still manages to bring fantastic flavor with it. The packaging and crystal bottle are phenomenal as well. If you can afford it, then it definitely needs to be in your cabinet; if not, there are much cheaper options that taste almost as good.