The history of cognac begins in France in the 16th century.Like many other ingenious things, it was invented by chance. Winemakers were looking for a way of long-term transportation of wine to distant countries - so was invented a double distillation, which resulted in the production of cognac spirit. After trying it better, the winemakers decided that this product is not bad in itself, and if it is kept for several years, it acquires a wide variety of flavors. The brandy got its name from the place of invention, and the best and most expensive cognacs in the world are still produced in France. But other countries are trying to keep up and with each year improve the technology of production. In addition, the age of the drink is of great importance for quality: the longer the cognac is aged, the more pronounced and softer the taste, and the color is darker.
The most expensive cognacs in the world
Each year a list is drawn up, which indicatescognacs, the price of which many did not dream. But experts estimate not only the price, but also the quality of the amber drink. Is it worth it to spread tens, if not thousands of dollars for a small bottle of cognac? The answer to this question is known to specialists. As a rule, the best brandies of the world have a unique taste, and their aging is not less than 50-100 years. Of great importance is the design and design of the bottle. For example, the most expensive cognac in the world, having a value of almost 2 000 000 dollars, is poured into bottles of pure gold, decorated with precious stones. This is Henri IV, it is made by the company Grande Champagne. Preparing such a drink is entitled only to the descendants of the king, whose name is named cognac, aging it for more than 100 years. Following it goes Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac, its total cost is more than 187 000 US dollars, produced only one hundred bottles made of crystal and sold in mirror boxes. In the three most valuable third place is Black Pearl Louis XIII from the company Remy Martin Cognac, its value exceeds the sum of 51 thousand dollars, and the unique taste of the "black pearl" is achieved by mixing in certain proportions 1200 different alcohols. Among the brightest shades of taste are ginger, cinnamon and even Cuban cigars. In addition to these three, other collectible amber drinks are suitable for the status of "the most expensive cognacs in the world". Their cost is not less than 4500-5000 dollars.
The Most Expensive Cognacs in Russia
Drinking such a noble drink, like cognac,speaks about the status of a person, but the brand that he chooses, indicates his taste and knowledge of the quality features of branded and collectible cognac. Ironically, but Churchill chose not the most expensive cognacs in the world, but the Yerevan "Dvin" worth less than $ 500. The production of cognac in Armenia began more than a hundred years ago. For its manufacture were specially imported oak barrels from France, and to this day the best beverages are kept in them. Most recently, one of the brands of Armenian cognac, namely "Ararat", received a European quality mark. But the cognacs produced in Armenia are not the only ones available in Russia. The most expensive alcoholic beverage is Hennessy Timeless, it costs 700,000 rubles or more. At 600,000 rubles you will get a bottle of Fins Bois.
