If you ask an ordinary person what brandy is better, most likely in response you will hear - French! But a true connoisseur knows that there are many good types of this noble drink in the open spaces of our homeland. They are distinguished by region where cognac alcohol was obtained from . Armenian, Georgian, Azerbaijani, Moldavian, Ukrainian, Dagestan, Praskovey, Rostov and Krasnodar cognacs are known and appreciated all over the world.
Choose cognac correctly
The Russian market offers a fairly large assortment of cognac 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 several nuances, compliance with which will help to 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 famous, trusted brands. The cork should fit snugly; there should 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 vast countries of the former USSR, both among connoisseurs of this drink, and among ordinary buyers. What is he like?
The eight-year-old Russian cognac Bayazet was named after a fortress located in Armenia, near which fierce battles fought for a long time in the 19th century during the Russian-Turkish war. The fortress became a symbol of courage and friendship of two peoples - Russian and Armenian. The same friendship is embodied by cognac Bayazet. It is made from Armenian brandy spirits at the Moscow factory “Armenian Wines” CJSC, so many consumers are confused - some consider it Armenian cognac, others consider it Russian, but in fact both of these statements are equally true.
Composition and bouquet
The Bayazet cognac has a very delicate taste and characteristic features. It has 8 stars, because it is aged in oak barrels in basements with constantly maintained special temperature for at least 8 years. Cognac strength is 40 degrees, sugar content - 12% of taste. Color depends on the time elapsed since the end of the eight-year 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, bright bouquet and a great finish, which earned the love of fans of its exquisite taste around the world. This is confirmed by the fact that cognac 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).
We check the quality
Unfortunately, today almost everywhere we see a lot of fakes, and the cognac market was no exception, as well as Bayazet cognac. Reviews on the Internet recently began to replete with frustrated customer comments. They write that the quality of production has fallen, but in fact it comes across a craft. How to make a 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 a store without opening a bottle? There are several secrets: turn the bottle over - the liquid should slowly drain from the walls. Otherwise, cognac is not sufficiently aged or contains a lot of alcohol. Bubbles also tell about quality - at first large ones go, and small ones rise behind them. Be wise in your purchase and don’t waste your money and nerves on low-quality goods!