This divine drink is Azerbaijani cognac

Even in Soviet times, the Azerbaijani cognac was famous for its taste and was no less popular than its Armenian counterpart. And moreover, in terms of taste and bouquet, he, perhaps, even surpassed cognac from Armenia.

A short excursion into the history

Thanks to the efforts of archeologists, numerous evidence has been found on the territory of the current Tovuz and Ganja that Tovuz region has been famous for its winemaking for more than one millennium. The various vessels in which the wine was stored, the fossilized grape pits and the remains of tartaric acid make it possible to state with certainty that winemaking was practiced in this territory before the Arabs came to Azerbaijan in the seventh century. This can also be judged from the manuscripts of famous travelers of antiquity. The same El Mugadassi, a famous Arab geographer of the tenth century, talking about the riches of this region, says: "Great and beautiful this country and many fruits of grapes here. Nowhere has it been possible to taste grapes as sweet as they are in Nakhchivan. " Also in the 10-11 century epic named "Dede-Gorgud" it is told how at least eight dozen vessels of wine and glasses of gold were exhibited at the festive tablecloth. Therefore, whatever the skeptics and ill-wishers claim, all the factors indicate that the western region of Azerbaijan, Ganja and Tovuz, is one of the cradles of viticulture.

Azerbaijan cognac and the current situation with its production

Now the Azerbaijani vineyards number more than twenty thousand hectares. And on these squares are grown products for winemaking of the highest quality. By the way, how high-quality the Azerbaijani brandy says is that in the times of the Soviet Union the famous Ararat brandy factory bought whole cognac spirit in Shamkir and Khanlar by railroad tankers and based on it Armenians produced their world famous beers.

In Azerbaijan at the present time there are five factories that produce brandy alcohol, and three of them are modernized with the latest equipment. A few years ago in the Crimea at the Yalta festival, the Azerbaijani cognac won a gold medal.

Range

The Azerbaijani cognac factories produce a rather wide range of products for a wide variety of tastes. Let's list the most famous:

• "Amirani" - light golden with soft cognac taste and a light floral bouquet;
• "Tetroni" with golden color of warm shades and a pleasant bouquet with tones of walnut and oak;
• "Vizier" is a cognac of amber color with a soft taste and a fruity aroma;
• "Babek" - is named in honor of the national Azerbaijani hero. The drink has a harmonious taste, the aroma of jasmine and walnut and the color of the amber tree.

Especially noteworthy are vintage drinks. This branded Azerbaijan cognac "Moscow", known since 1967, and also: "Azerbaijan", "Baku", "Ganja", "Gek-Gel", "Shirvan" and many other excellent varieties that admired true connoisseurs of this divine drink Already more than one ten years.

His Majesty the cognac is Azerbaijani. Price and where to buy

As for the acquisition of this Azerbaijani cognac, it is far from easy. In most stores, if you can see it, then in most cases it will be a fake. The best option is to visit Azerbaijan and purchase cognac at the manufacturing plant. True, most of this option is not suitable. Therefore, there are specialized points of sale and online stores, where it is still possible to acquire a real Azerbaijani cognac. You can buy it at fairly loyal prices. About 10-15 $ you will manage a simple cognac 3 years old. Well, if you need an expensive vintage or collection drink, then the price will be appropriate. The truth of true connoisseurs will not be stopped, and believe me, this drink is worth it.