“Ani” is cognac from the legendary “Ararat” series produced by the Yerevan Brandy Factory. It has an interesting taste and delicate aroma. Drinking such brandy is worth all the rules. It is distinguished by exquisite taste, delicate aroma. It also attracts true connoisseurs of this alcoholic drink with its velvety finish.
History of occurrence
Now the Yerevan Brandy Factory, which gave the world Ani (cognac), is a member of the French Pernot Guild. A distinctive feature of this organization is strict control over the quality of products. This association is known worldwide.
However, initially the organizer of a large-scale enterprise was the merchant of the first guild. It was he who first began to produce cognac in Yerevan. At his plant, modern equipment was tested at that time, 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 enterprises. And after a dozen years it received its modern name, having moved to Yerevan.
Cognac "Ararat". Gamma of tastes
"Ani" - cognac, part of a series of spirits under the general name "Ararat". This includes several types of drink, starting with a three-star. However, all of them are appreciated by lovers of cognac products.
"Ani" - cognac, one of the most popular. Interestingly, all varieties are bottled in at least three bottle options, for each case. Moreover, manufacturers associate with each name their own legend, which excites the imagination of many.
"Ani": a little story
A bottle of cognac, open at some festival or presented for a celebration, may be accompanied by a brief legend. As you know, "Ani" is an ancient city. It was also called the city of 1001 churches. This city was the capital of the ancient Armenian state. No wonder the city became famous. Despite the fact that wars and time destroyed Ani, cognac immortalized the ancient name.
Another interesting fact is that a leopard was on the coat of arms of the city. A bottle of cognac is also decorated with this image, which once again emphasizes that the name was not given by chance. The city was also famous for architecture. Drawing a parallel between its name and the taste of the drink, we can conclude that "Ani" also became a masterpiece.
Distinctive features of cognac
What is the main charm of the Ani drink? Cognac is aged six years, which in itself is an important factor. Its strength is 40 degrees. This is probably why cognac is considered a male drink. However, many ladies choose this kind of strong drink, which is due to the taste of cognac.
The color of this drink is quite multifaceted. It combines honey tones and tones of real dark chocolate. It is also distinguished by an interesting but complex aroma. When you open the bottle, pronounced orange notes immediately appear. Then you can hear the timid aroma of vanilla and a few fleeting shades of almond. True cognac lovers also say that you can feel the fig aroma.
The taste of this drink is also quite original. For brandy, it is sweet enough. Of course, at the same time 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 feel the viscous, slightly teasing aftertaste in full. Cognac "Ani", the price of which corresponds to quality (and this is from 1700 and above rubles) will be a great gift.
How to drink cognac?
Initially, it is worth releasing brandy from the bottle. Real aesthetes say that it is best to know a drink only when it is standing 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 rim that allows air to circulate. A few minutes will give the drink the opportunity to reveal its aroma completely.
Drink should be drunk slowly, savoring. However, many prefer to use it as 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, they hold the glass in their hand, warming it so that the aroma becomes thicker and brighter.
However, it will be a mistake to heat cognac on any burners. Although there are those who consider this a beautiful gesture. In fact, cognac is not worth heating, as well as cooling. It should be at the same temperature as the room in which it is used. An exception, as already mentioned, is warmth of hands.
Also, experts believe that the first sip of the drink is not able to reveal its taste. In fact, you can feel all the subtleties only from the third or fourth, when the whole bouquet of the drink has already been revealed.