The history of cognac begins in France in the 16th century. Like many other brilliant things, it was invented by chance. Winemakers were looking for a way to transport wine for long periods to distant lands - this was the way double distillation was invented, which results in
cognac alcohol. Having tasted it better, winemakers decided that such a product itself is not bad, and if it is also kept for several years, it acquires a wide variety of taste shades. Cognac got its name at the place of invention, and still the best and most expensive cognacs in the world are made in France. But other countries are trying to keep up and improve the production technology every year. In addition, the age of the drink is of great importance for quality: the longer cognac is aged, the more pronounced and softer its taste is, and the color is darker.
The most expensive cognacs in the world
Each year, a list is compiled, which shows cognacs, the price of which many did not dream of. But experts evaluate not only the price, but also the quality of the amber drink. Is it worth it to spread tens, or even thousands of dollars for a small bottle of cognac? The answer to this question is known to specialists. As a rule, the
best cognacs in the world have a unique taste, and their exposure is at least 50-100 years. Of great importance is the design and decoration of the bottle. For example, the world's most expensive cognac, worth almost $ 2,000,000, is bottled in pure gold and adorned with precious stones. This is Henri IV, manufactured by Grande Champagne. Only the descendants of the king, whose name is named cognac, have the right to prepare such a drink; its exposure is more than 100 years. Behind him is Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac, its total cost is more than 187,000 US dollars, released only a hundred bottles made of crystal and sold in mirror boxes. In the top three most valuable, Black Pearl Louis XIII from Remy
Martin Cognac takes the third place
, its cost exceeds the sum of 51 thousand dollars, and the unique taste of the “black pearl” is achieved by mixing 1,200 different alcohols in certain proportions. Ginger, cinnamon and even
Cuban cigars stand out among the most striking shades of taste
. In addition to these three, other collectible amber drinks are also eligible for the status of “most expensive cognacs in the world”. Their cost is at least 4500-5000 dollars.
The most expensive cognacs in Russia
Drinking such a noble drink like cognac speaks about the status of a person, and what brand he chooses indicates his taste and knowledge of the quality features of vintage and collection brandy. Oddly enough, W. Churchill did not choose the most expensive cognacs in the world, but the Yerevan "Dvin" worth less than $ 500. Brandy production in Armenia began over a hundred years ago. Oak barrels from France were specially imported for its manufacture, and to this day the best drinks are aged in them. More recently, one of the brands of Armenian cognac, namely “Ararat”, received a European quality mark. But cognacs made in Armenia are not the only ones available in Russia. The most
expensive alcoholic drink is Hennessy Timeless, it costs 700,000 rubles or more. A bottle of Fins Bois will cost you 600,000 rubles.