2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14
If you ask an ordinary person which brandy is better, most likely, you will hear in response - French! But a true connoisseur knows that there are many good types of this noble drink in the vastness of our country. They are distinguished by the regions where cognac alcohol was obtained from. Armenian, Georgian, Azerbaijani, Moldavian, Ukrainian, Dagestan, Praskovei, Rostov and Krasnodar cognacs are known and appreciated all over the world.
Choose the right cognac
The Russian market offers a fairly large assortment of cognacs for every taste. How to choose a good one if you are not a specialist? Usually we are guided by the criteria of price and quality, choosing the best option according to our capabilities. But there are a few nuances, the observance of which will help you choose a good cognac. It is better to buy it in specialized stores, this will significantly reduce the chance of running into a fake. And don't be afraid to ask for a quality certificate. Choose well-known, trusted brands. The cork should fit snugly, there can be no chips or scratches on the bottle. And remember: a noble drink cannot be cheap.
Popular domestic brand
Cognac "Bayazet" is quite popular in the expanses of the countries of the former USSR, both among connoisseurs of this drink and among ordinary buyers. What is it?
Eight-year-old Russian cognac "Bayazet" was named after a fortress located in Armenia, near which fierce battles took place for a long time during the Russian-Turkish war in the 19th century. The fortress has become a symbol of courage and friendship between the two peoples - Russian and Armenian. The same friendship is personified by Bayazet cognac. It is made from Armenian cognac spirits at the Moscow plant of Armenian Wines CJSC, so many consumers get confused - some consider it Armenian cognac, others Russian, but in fact both of these statements are equally true.
Composition and bouquet
Bayazet cognac has a very delicate taste and characteristic features. It has 8 stars because it is aged in oak barrels in cellars with a constantly maintained special temperature for at least 8 years. The strength of cognac is 40 degrees, the share of sugar is 12% of the taste. The color depends on the time elapsed since the end of eight years of exposure, and can be from golden to amber dark gold. It is bottled in a branded bottle with a capacity of 0.5 liters.
Cognac "Bayazet" has a magical aroma, a bright bouquet and a great aftertaste, which earned the love of fans of its exquisite taste around the world. This is confirmed by the fact thatcognac has won more than one award, and good reviews at international festivals, including the XIII International Exhibition "PRODEXPO-2006" (gold medal) and the X International Professional Wine Competition in 2006 (silver medal).
Checking the quality
Unfortunately, today almost everywhere we meet a lot of fakes, and the cognac market is no exception, as well as the cognac "Bayazet". Reviews on the Internet have recently begun to dazzle with disappointed customer comments. They write that the quality of production has fallen, but in fact it comes across a craft. How to make the right choice and bring home a real noble drink?
Professionals and gourmets can determine the quality of cognac by taste and smell, but how to do it in the store without opening the bottle? There are a few secrets: turn the bottle over - the liquid should slowly drain from the walls. Otherwise, the cognac is not aged enough or contains a lot of alcohol. Bubbles also tell about the quality - at first there are large ones, and then small ones rise after them. Approach the purchase wisely and do not waste your money and nerves on low-quality goods!
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