Updated July 2026.
Yes — Hennessy is cognac, a delimited grape brandy. It comes from the Cognac region. US brandy sits in It is not whiskey. Official US V.S. page omitted standalone ABV. International collection title prints 40%. Other SKUs unused. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one drink.
Related: is Hennessy whiskey, Hennessy mixers, cognac mixers.
Class vs brand
| Language | Drinks |
|---|---|
| Hennessy | Read the neck |
| US brandy class | — |
| Whiskey | — |
| Official US V.S. ABV | 1.00 if 40% |
Count the cognac. Pour math: Hennessy drinks.
Sources
- us.hennessy.com V.S. omitted ABV. International collection title 40%.
- 27 CFR 5.145. BNIC. Not whiskey (5.143). NIAAA December 2025.