Kizlyar Cognac Factory is known all over the world for its excellent quality cognac. However, it produces no less famous grape vodka, which is unique in its kind. This original drink, the history of the plant, reviews of grape vodka "Kizlyarka" will be described in this article.
History of the Kizlyar plant
The Kizlyar plant was founded in 1885 by industrialist David Sarajev, who combined small distilleries into one small plant. The main direction of the plant was the production of cognac, but grape vodka was also produced.
Sarajev, being in France, adopted experience at the cognac factories, which he later successfully used in his production. He used only the best ingredients and the most modern equipment that existed at that time.
Gradually, the products produced by the Kizlyar Cognac Factory began to acquire their connoisseurs not only in the Caucasus region, but throughout the Russian Empire. And later, fame spread about Kizlyar cognac and grape vodka abroad.
Grape vodka "Kizlyarka"
Vodka "Kizlyarka" is a strong alcoholic drink, the concentration of alcohol contained in it ranges from 40 to 45%. This drink is made using distillation of wine materials (grape skins, squeezes, juice).
After distillation, the alcohol is poured into oak barrels and aged from 7 to 18 months. After the agreed time, the drink acquires a delicate pale yellow color. Reviews about Kizlyarka grape vodka indicate a very good quality of the drink. Tasting it, you can feel a pleasant grape aftertaste and warming warmth.
Fans of strong alcoholic beverages note that “Kizlyarka” is easy to drink, it is also immediately noticeable that after it a little different intoxication. There is no severity and turbidity of consciousness, as when drinking ordinary vodka. "Kizlyarka" is often referred to as the so-called female drinks, primarily due to the fact that it has a sweet taste, and also thanks to the elegant bottle into which it is poured.
Varieties of drink
Currently, three types of vodka are produced at the Kizlyar plant, although local residents make various variations of the drink in artisanal conditions. In addition to the classic variation of vodka made from grapes, apricot, apple, plum and mulberry varieties have recently been produced.
The most common and popular among fans of strong alcohol is grape vodka "Kizlyarka Traditional". According to the manufacturer, natural wine from white grape varieties is used as a raw material for the drink. Artificial dyes and preservatives are never added to the finished vodka.
Absolutely all these fruit-based drinks have a pleasant vanilla-floral aftertaste and a soft, slightly golden hue. Traditional vodka is aged in oak barrels for seven months. After this time, the drink acquires its pleasant color and strength of 40%, sugar - at least 15g / dm3.
"Kizlyarka Aged"
Vodka “Aged” is positioned as a premium segment not only because of its price. This drink is known to the consumer as a high quality product. It is aged in oak barrels, whose age is at least 50 years. The drink ripens for 18 months and at the end of this period acquires a rich golden color.
It has a strength of 45%, and the sugar content in it is not less than 10g / dm3. This drink has a rich grape flavor and pleasant astringency of oak. The bouquet is rich, having a wide variety of fruit and floral notes. The price of “Kizlyarka Aged” grape vodka is slightly higher than that of the “Traditional” variety, and on average is 500 rubles for one half-liter bottle, while the latter costs 50 rubles less.
Variety "Original"
Also on sale you can find vodka "Kizlyarka Original". It is called so because the technology of its preparation differs from the standard. This type of drink, unlike the others, is not aged in oak barrels, and acquires its pale straw color due to the addition of caramel.
This kind of vodka has a strength of 40%, and the sugar content is at least 10g / dm3. The drink has a very rich bouquet, here caramel and grapes are harmoniously combined with floral aromas. Its taste is not like other varieties, but it is also full of grape notes, and when tasting in the mouth, a pleasant aftertaste remains.
The price of “Kizlyarka Originalnaya” grape vodka is the same as for the “Traditional” variety and averages 450 rubles per bottle with a volume of 0.5 liters. The taste of this drink differs from the other two varieties, as it does not contain those substances that are formed in Kizlyarka when aged in oak barrels.
Reviews about "Kizlyarka"
What do they say about Kizlyarka grape vodka? Reviews emphasize the very high quality of the drink. The fruit flavor leaves an extremely pleasant experience. Kizlyarka is a cross between vodka and cognac. Both to taste and to the sensations of intoxication.
This fact is also confirmed by the fact that traditional Russian vodka snacks, such as various pickles, lard, vegetables, are not suitable for Kizlyarka. This appetizer is ideal as an appetizer: dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, grapes, caviar and olives.
Reviews of grape vodka “Kizlyarka” suggest that it is better to use it after cooling it to a temperature of 7-10 ° . This drink is very easy to drink thanks to its fruit base, so you can easily “sort out” it. Intoxication from Kizlyarka occurs gradually and gently, but the main advantage of the drink is different. Namely, even in the case of excessive use of this vodka in most cases, a hangover syndrome does not happen.
The drink belongs to the noble family due to its recipe and natural ingredients that are used in its manufacture. Connoisseurs of strong alcohol will definitely appreciate Kizlyarka and it will become one of their favorite drinks.