Armenian cognac "Golden": production technology and tasting properties

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Armenian cognac "Golden" - an elite alcoholic drink, which is created according to traditional Caucasian recipes. The production technology using gold leaf gives this cognac an appropriate status. Such a digestif will definitely surprise even the most selective guests.

Manufacturer

The producer of the brandy "Golden" is the Armenian company "MAP". It began its history back in the 40s of the last century as the "Oktemberyan Wine and Brandy Factory". The renaming of the company is connected with the change of the owner during the privatization in 1995. At present CJSC "MAP" is a modern company that relies on high-quality equipment, classic recipes and qualified specialists. This makes it one of the leading associations in Armenia specializing in the production of alcoholic beverages.

Address: Armenia, 0926, Armavir marz, Lenugi village (Armavir region).

Technologyproduction

To create a real Armenian cognac with gold shavings, a special production method is needed. The basis of the product is the Azateni, Areni, Voskehat, Garan, Dmak and Rkatsiteli grape varieties. The distillation of alcohol is carried out strictly according to traditional Armenian recipes that have a long history. The aging process is carried out in cellars under a certain regime of humidity and temperature. Barrels for the Armenian brandy "Golden" are purchased in Bulgaria, France and Cyprus.

Taste

From ancient times there is a legend that if you taste a drink that contains gold, it promises success and we alth. This makes cognac "Golden" a symbol of we alth and exclusivity in high circles. It can be a wonderful gift, because by presenting such a gift, a person, as it were, wishes the recipient prosperity and prosperity. However, this Armenian cognac is valuable not only for its golden component. He is deservedly loved by true gourmets. The brown color that sparkles with amber hues is a mesmerizing sight. And the unique complex aroma cannot but evoke memories of the smell of flowers and oak bark. The taste of this cognac is also multifaceted. Chocolate and vanilla open up on the tongue with floral oaky undertones.

Varieties of cognac "Golden"

Armenian "Golden" cognac is divided depending on the degree of exposure:

1. Cognac from "MAP" "Golden" (VS, three years old). Produced in bottles of 50 ml and 500 ml (gift option). Has a light chestnut color with golden reflections. The taste is harmonious, with floral undertones and a noticeable aftertaste. The smell is floral. Served with desserts, fruits, chocolate, coffee or as a digestif.
2. Cognac from "MAP" "Golden" (VSOP, five years old). Bottled in 50 ml and 500 ml (gift box). It has a soft golden hue and a characteristic fruity aroma. The taste is delicate and harmonious with woody notes, has a pronounced aftertaste. Served with fruits, coffee, chocolate, desserts. It is an excellent digestif.
3. Cognac from "MAP" "Golden" (XO, seven years old). It is bottled in 50 ml and 500 ml bottles (gift option). It has a rich brown-amber color, playing with golden hues. The taste is rich and balanced. Chocolate and vanilla combine with woody bark to reveal oaky and floral notes. The smell is characteristic - oak-floral. Pairs with coffee, chocolate, dessert and fruit. Can act as an independent digestif.
4. Cognac from "MAP" "Golden" (XO, ten years old). Bottled in 50 ml and 500 ml (gift box). It has a pronounced dark shade of brown amber, which plays in the sun with sparkling golden reflections. The taste is balanced, harmonious, gradually opens from chocolate and woody notes and turns into an oak aftertaste. The aroma is woody with light floral undertones. Servedas a digestif or as an accompaniment to chocolate, coffee, fruits and bitter desserts.

Cost

Armenian cognac "Golden":

1. 3-year-old (50 ml): about 600 rubles.
2. 3-year gift (500 ml): about 1900 rubles.
3. Armenian cognac "Golden" 5-year-old (50 ml): about 670 rubles; gift (500 ml): about 2000 rubles.
4. 7-year-old (50 ml): about 700 rubles; gift (500 ml): about 2400 rubles.
5. 10-year-old (50 ml): about 800 rubles; gift (500 ml): about 3000 rubles.

Customer feedback

Many fans of this brand appreciated the aesthetics of the bottle shape and the interesting design of the box, made in the manner of a gold bar, which makes this cognac a suitable gift. The fact that the bottle is corked is also a plus, because it means that the cognac will not lose its taste and smell properties.

The aroma was described as quite pleasant, slightly sweet, distinctly vanilla-floral, with hints of nuts and chocolate. The taste was rated higher: rich and playful, moving from smoke to oak, nuts and chocolate. Gold leaf, floating right in the bottle, did not affect the taste variations in any way. This, according to connoisseurs, is more of a tribute to aesthetics and the desire to make an original product.

Among the shortcomings is that the label on the back of the bottle contains an inscription only in Armenian, that is, data on the composition and storage rules will have todecrypt yourself. In addition, this brandy has a high price.