Cognac "Noah": description, specifications, manufacturer, how to distinguish a fake, reviews

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Cognac "Noah" is a truly wonderful alcoholic drink, which is appreciated by lovers of hard liquor. About the history of the creation of this cognac, its production, varieties; how to distinguish a fake will be described in the article.

History of brandy name

Cognac "Noah" is not only an excellent alcoholic drink, but has an interesting history of the name. This drink is made from grape varieties that have been growing on the territory of Armenia since ancient times and are native, that is, they were not imported from other places. The local climate is very mild and is perfect for growing excellent grape varieties for the further production of cognacs.

There is a legend according to which the first who planted a vine in these places was the righteous Noah. He became the successor of the entire human race. During the global flood, Noah moored on the ark to Mount Ararat after the dove sent by him returned back with an olive branch.

When the water receded, Noah went down the mountain with his sons and began to cultivate the grapes. It is also believed that people learned the taste of wine after Noah began to make it. As the legend says, it was this story that became the basis for the start of the production of Noy cognac.

Armenian winemaking

Old manuscripts that have survived to our time, and folk Armenian legends say that viticulture and winemaking have been practiced in the modern territory of Armenia since ancient times. Starting from the 5th century BC. e. fine quality wines were exported from here to neighboring countries. Mentions of these events are found among the historians of Ancient Greece: Strabo, Herodotus and Xenophon. The wines are described as having great variety, high quality and aging.

In our time, five Armenian grape varieties are grown in Armenia for the production of cognac, these are:

• Garan.
• Voskehat.
• Mskhali.
• Dmak.
• Kangoon.

Georgian grape variety Rkatsiteli is also used to create cognac spirit.

The first cognac production in Armenia

Naturally, the brandy "Noy" would not have appeared, if in 1887 the Armenian merchant Nerses Tairyan had not started the production of cognac as such. This was done at the first winery, which was built in Yerevan in 1877. The plant was erected on the territory where the Yerevan fortress used to be.

At the Yerevan plant, two fire distillers were installed, with the help of which brandy was producedalcohol. The smoking of alcohol and the production of cognac itself was carried out according to classical French technology. It was taken as a model because at that time French cognacs, which had been produced for about 150 years, had deserved popularity all over the world.

Types of cognac

Cognac "Noah" 5-year-old refers to drinks that are labeled five stars. This cognac has a strength of 40 ° and is bottled in 0.5 liter bottles. It has excellent quality, which is confirmed by numerous awards received at international exhibitions of wine and vodka.

In the bouquet of cognac "Noy" 5-year-old there are bewitching chocolate notes, and the aftertaste is saturated not only with a hint of dark chocolate, but also with the astringency of oak, which appears after cognac alcohol has been aged in barrels.

The excellent quality of this cognac is due not only to the use of excellent grape varieties in the production of the drink. This is also a unique recipe, and the technology for creating a noble variety, which is kept in the strictest confidence. The cost of this cognac is on average about 1350 rubles for one bottle of 0.5 liters. For a drink of such high quality, the price seems quite reasonable.

Cognac "Noah Traditional"

This brandy is aged in special 200-year-old barrels for five years, where it acquires its unique rich taste. Cognac "Traditional" is a universal drink thanks tothe ingredients it contains. In order to improve the taste and aroma of cognac, Armenian winemakers added floral notes to the drink, which further emphasized the taste of dark chocolate and the smell of oak bark.

Reviews of the cognac "Noy Traditional" say that this drink is distinguished by its excellent quality. This is due to the fact that the grapes from which brandy is made belong to the noble ancient varieties that grow in the most favorable conditions. The climate in these parts of Armenia is ideal for grapevines, which is what local winemakers use to produce an excellent drink.

Noy Classic

Armenian cognac, as the name implies, is a classic Armenian representative of this type of drink. However, it belongs to the vintage, as it has an exposure of seven years. This drink is a premium cognac, thanks to seven years of aging in oak barrels, it acquires a unique and noble taste.

Cognac "Noy Classic" is made from elite cognac spirits created from excellent grapes growing in Armenia. Notes of chocolate and delicate vanilla are clearly felt in this drink, and oak aroma gives it astringency.

This cognac is both tart and tender at the same time. If immediately after drinking a glass you feel the burning sharpness of brandy alcohol, then after a short period of time you will feel the sweetness of chocolate with vanilla and the warmth of the drink.

Quality is at the highest level,which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews. Also, the advantage of the drink can be attributed to its low price, which on average ranges from 2000 to 2500 rubles per bottle of 0.5 liters. The price varies depending on the package.

Reviews

How to distinguish a fake? Cognac "Noy", like all Armenian cognacs, has gained immense popularity among connoisseurs of strong drinks not only in our country, but also abroad. But, unfortunately, on the territory of Armenia there is not such a quantity of grapes that would allow the production of sufficient volumes of cognac to meet demand. This is used by scammers who fill the market with counterfeit products.

Reviews of Noy cognac talk about tips on how not to buy a fake drink:

1. When buying cognac, you need to pay attention to its consistency, a real drink is always a little thick, viscous. If you shake the liquid, then the remaining liquid will gradually fall down the walls. This will create small air bubbles.
2. The bottle itself is made of high-quality smooth glass, it should not have any stripes or inclusions. The labels are embossed and have a crisp pattern and vibrant colors.
3. At cognac "Noy" the lid is never made of food-grade plastic or polymers, it is made only of cork wood. After corking the bottle with such a cap, it is protected with a shrink film, which has a factorymarking.
4. It goes without saying that you need to buy cognac in trusted stores that have the appropriate certificates and licenses for the sale of alcoholic products.

To enjoy the wonderful taste of Noy cognac, feel its chocolate shades, flower bouquet, just choose any drink from this line. Both "Traditional", "Five Year" and "Classic" will give you a pleasant tasting experience. Thanks to the quality of the grapes, the diligence of winemakers and the secrets of production, it was possible to create such a great cognac.