Armenian brandy is a sign of excellent taste and owner status. However, even among the reference drinks, there is one that stands out with its velvety taste, rich aftertaste and rich aroma, characteristic only of alcohol with the potential for long exposure. We are talking about the King Tigran brandy. Among Armenian winemakers, this drink is considered a sign of the traditional approach to the recipe, coupled with the use of raw materials of the highest class and advanced technologies. Armenians consider winemaking art and this cognac is able to prove its right to be called a masterpiece. A rich palette of taste, deep noble color and the highest quality. All this is peculiar only to alcohol, which is done with all possible scrupulousness and dedication.
Manufacturer and Origin
The production of Tsar Tigran brandy belongs to the Great Valley brand, under the sensitive hand of the winemaker Robert Azaryan, who has become a legend in the segment. Alcohol is made according to a traditional recipe in compliance with all the subtleties, including with the participation of ancient technologies. The manufacturing company notes that in the cognac there is exclusively a blend of national origin, and water is supplied from the cleanest and deepest wells. Alcohol belongs to the class of "luxury", is protected by all necessary certification and approved for sale on a global platform. Alcohol was named after the Armenian ruler - Tigran II.
Good alcohol starts with quality raw materials.
The whole blend of varieties used in the distillation and production of King Tigran cognac is sourced from the Ararat Valley. The local landscape and climate contribute to the perfect ripening of grape varieties Voskeat, Garandmak, Chilar. Due to its location, the climate in the valley resembles the classic Central Asian, with an abundance of sunny days per year and a subtropical ecosystem. The berries ripen and are poured with juice, which gives the drink a sweetish taste. Depending on the location of the vineyards, the taste palette also changes. Northern berries are adjacent to the fields and forest zone, because of which alcohol acquires floral and woody notes, the smell of oak from the barrels in which the cognac was ripening becomes stronger. Tobacco and powder accents appear.
The farther south the grapes grew, the brighter in it the berry and fruit notes begin to prevail. The taste of pears, apples, sometimes currants and strawberries is pronounced. Timber for barrels is supplied from the forest zone of Transcaucasia, the age of raw materials for containers ranges from 3-30 years. The older the tree, the richer the taste of alcohol. The color of the King Tigran brandy varies depending on the exposure and can be amber, honey and almost dark with a hint of chestnut.
Taste palette and application in cooking
It is almost impossible to convey the full taste of Tsar Tigran cognac without first tasting the drink. He is incredibly vast. The young drink is dominated by shades of fruit and berry, later the accent appears in muscat-wood tones with a honey, viscous finish and a note of tobacco. Each sip leaves the language with a “long farewell” of soft and vanilla flavors. The producer himself recognizes directly that it is difficult to standardize alcohol; each individual batch takes its own accent from the blend and barrels. Cognac "King Tigran" is recommended to relish as an original drink, not biting a drink and savoring each sip for a long time.
Anyone who is inclined to serve such a noble drink to the table should remember that the King Tigran cognac has a very strong taste. When combined with a dish, alcohol will become the center of attention, and the buffet table is just an addition. Cognac “Tsar Tigran” 7 years of aging - this is a work of art and the pinnacle of mastery of Armenian winemakers. Such alcohol is discovered purely on significant holidays and its taste in a few words is extremely problematic. Suffice it to say that when uncorking so
old cognac, a bouquet of aromas will immediately fill the whole space.
Varieties of alcohol brand
The manufacturing company supplies the market with three types of cognac: three-, five- and seven-year aging. Depending on the chosen drink, the cost of the bottle also varies. However, the Tsar Tigran cognac for 3 years of aging cannot be called a precocious product, even the most inquisitive skeptic will be amazed at the taste of such a seemingly young drink. Despite the aging of only three years, alcohol absorbed all the aromas of oak barrels, while maintaining the playfulness of young grapes. It is drunk easily, has a soft, almost velvety vanilla finish.
When age matters
The most expensive and status brand cognac comes with an exposure of 7 years. The strength of the drink does not change and remains within 40 degrees. The blend for the most high-status drink undergoes a procedure of increased control, because of which the taste is holistic, uniform and at the same time rich. The finish of wood, tobacco, vanilla and chocolate notes is more pronounced, and the main taste is devoid of an ignoble emphasis on grape distillate. The drink is served with a small slice of lemon, slightly chilled, so the taste of cognac opens more strongly, and the lemon emphasizes the main palette.
How to distinguish a fake
Like any status and expensive drink, the Tsar Tigran cognac is not without the threat of making fakes or a surrogate. The first factor by which you can distinguish the dishonest distributor is the cost of the drink. 7-year-old alcohol will cost $ 350-400, while the most affordable drink from the manufacturer’s line does not drop below $ 240. If cognac is cheaper, then it is likely that the buyer is faced with a fake. The second factor is color. According to reviews, the Tsar Tigran cognac has an iridescent color rich in shades. The color of the drink does not refract, there is no precipitate and no visible impurities.
In addition, it should be remembered that alcohol of this brand is produced exclusively in Armenia. The indigenous people of this country greatly value the art of winemaking and will not allow low-quality products to enter the market.