"Ani" - cognac with an unsurpassed taste

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"Ani" - cognac from the legendary "Ararat" series produced by the Yerevan Brandy Factory. It has an interesting taste and delicate aroma. Drinking such cognac is worth it according to all the rules. It is distinguished by exquisite taste, delicate aroma. It also attracts true connoisseurs of this alcoholic drink with its velvety aftertaste.

History of occurrence

Now the Yerevan Brandy Factory, which gave the world "Ani" (cognac), is part of the "Pernod Ricard" guild, owned by the French. A distinctive feature of this organization is strict control over the quality of its products. This association is known all over the world.

However, initially the merchant of the first guild became the organizer of the large-scale enterprise. It was he who first began to produce cognac in Yerevan. At his plant, modern equipment for those times was tested, which made it possible to withstand products in original conditions. This is probably why, at the first opportunity, cognacs from this wine and vodka production began to arrive at the imperial table.

In 1920, when the nationalization of many industries began, the enterprise was recognized as one of the first state-owned. A dozen years later, it received its modern name, having moved to Yerevan.

Cognacs "Ararat". A range of flavors

"Ani" - cognac, part of a series of alcoholic beverages under the general name "Ararat". This includes several types of drink, starting with three-star ones. However, they are all appreciated by cognac lovers.

"Ani" is one of the most popular cognacs. Interestingly, all varieties are bottled in at least three bottles, for each occasion. Moreover, manufacturers associate their own legend with each name, which excites the imagination of many.

"Ani": a little story

A bottle of cognac, opened for some kind of celebration or presented for a celebration, can be accompanied by a brief legend. As you know, "Ani" is an ancient city. It has also been named the city of 1001 churches. This city was the capital of the ancient Armenian state. No wonder the city has become famous. Despite the fact that wars and time destroyed Ani, cognac immortalized the old name.

It is also interesting that a leopard flaunted on the coat of arms of the city. The bottle of cognac is also decorated with this image, which once again emphasizes that the name was not given by chance. The city is also famous for its architecture. Drawing a parallel between its name and the taste of the drink, we can conclude that "Ani" has also become a masterpiece.

Distinctive features of cognac

Bwhat is the main charm of the drink "Ani"? Cognac is aged for six years, which in itself is an important factor. Its strength is 40 degrees. This is probably why cognac is considered a man's drink. However, many ladies choose this kind of strong drink, due to the taste of cognac.

The color of this drink is quite multifaceted. It combines honey shades and tones of real dark chocolate. It also has an interesting yet complex aroma. When you open the bottle, pronounced orange notes immediately appear. Then you can hear a timid aroma of vanilla and a few fleeting hints of almonds. True cognac lovers also say that you can feel the fig aroma.

The taste of this drink is also quite original. For cognac, it is sweet enough. Of course, while he is not without a kind of astringency. A pleasant aftertaste reflects a lemon shade. It is also recommended to drink "Ani" cognac after a meal in order to fully experience the viscous, slightly teasing aftertaste. Cognac "Ani", the price of which corresponds to the quality (and this is from 1700 rubles and more) will be a great gift.

How to drink brandy?

Initially, it is worth releasing cognac from the bottle. Real aesthetes say that the best way to know a drink is only when it stands in the air. Therefore, it is best to pour it into a special decanter. You can also pour the required amount into special glasses - snifters. They have a wide rimwhich allows air to circulate. A few minutes will give the drink a chance to reveal its full flavor.

Drink should be drunk slowly, savoring. However, many prefer to drink it like vodka, in one gulp. This burns the throat, but does not give an idea of the true taste of the drink. According to the rules, cognac is drunk under a leisurely conversation, taking a sip. At the same time, the glass is held in the hand, warming it up so that the aroma becomes thicker and brighter.

However, it would be a mistake to heat cognac on any burners. Although there are those who consider this a beautiful gesture. In fact, warming up, as well as cooling, cognac is not worth it. It must be the same temperature as the room in which it is used. The exception, as already mentioned, is the warmth of the hands.

Also, experts believe that the first sip of the drink is not able to reveal its taste. You can truly feel all the subtleties only from the third or fourth, when the whole bouquet of the drink has already opened.