Before describing the cognac "Old Kenigsberg", I should say a few words about what brandies in general are. And also briefly introduce the technology of their manufacture. This strong drink appeared in the XVII century in the French province of Cognac. She gave the name to the distillate. According to the rules of international trade, brandy is considered only that drink, which went through all the processing stages (from the maturation of grapes to aging in barrels) in this province. Any other similar drink, however good it may be, is called "brandy" in a foreign market. At us, inside the country, it is possible to use to the production the name "cognac" (however, as well as "champagne"). But if you go abroad, everything will change. There you will meet on the shelves of shops not cognac "Old Kenigsberg", and brandy Old Kenigsberg. But this does not detract from the qualities of the presented drink. Moreover, all the products are made from French spirits. And the elite collection of the "Old Kenigsberg" ripens in oak barrels in the cellars of this Cognac. To the manufacture of distillate, the management of the plant "Alliance-1892" attracts French specialists.
All cognacs are made from the distillation of grape must, to which a little sugar syrup is added for color. The liquid is poured on barrels made from oak, which grows in the province of Limousin. The microscopic pores of this wood allow the alcohols to evaporate a little (2-3% per year). This part, which is missing in the barrel at the autopsy, is called the "share of angels". Drink alcohol is not heavenly creatures, but a special fungus torula boturis, similar to black mold - it is specially bred in cognac basements. This microorganism maintains the necessary humidity of the room, and at the same time absorbs the bitterness and sharpness of the drink. And oak barrels give brandy the desired tartness. Now it should be said that the cognac "Old Kenigsberg" is aged in barrels, specially ordered in Limousin. No fragrances and flavors to the drink are added. Over its manufacture only time, oak and toruil botryres work.
The price of cognac "Old Kenigsberg" depends on the time of aging. Naturally, a three-year-old drink will be cheaper than his brother, standing in a barrel for 8 years. Some part in pricing is played by a bottle. It is clear that it does not add flavor to the drink, but the original and branded packaging will protect the products from falsification, and the consumer from food poisoning. But in general, except for the elite collection "Century of the Bourgeoisie" (KVVK), this kind of good brandy is in the middle price segment.
The most popular among consumers is the cognac "Old Kenigsberg 4 years". He is somewhat inferior in taste and the presence of a flat aftertaste to the remarkable eight-year KVVK "Century of the Bourgeoisie" and the six-year-old KV, but on the whole exceeds expectations, especially on the basis of a completely democratic price. This drink has a light, elegant aroma of flowers, with a dominant violet and vanilla notes, and an excellent warming effect. The aftertaste is simple - shades of garden fruit. Equally popular among the people is the three-year-old with deep woody tones and pleasant amber color. Cognac "Old Kenigsberg" reviews Called the most famous brand in Russia after "Kinovsky" and "Moscow". It's amazing that many admirers of this drink are ladies. It is easy to drink, warms in winter, does not cause headaches and hangovers.