Cognac Dougladze is a product of the Georgian company of the same name specializing in the production of wines and cognacs. The history of the brand dates back to 2004. This enterprise is known for its high-quality products, marked by many prestigious awards, the receipt of which is ensured by the availability of advanced equipment, the use of the latest production technologies, as well as innovative methods of growing grapes.
The Dougladze cognac line contains premium cognacs of 12-, 14- and 17-year-old age, and, in addition, represents classic varieties, including young ones - of 5- and 6-year aging. It is worth noting that the Dougladze cognac (5 years of aging) is a highly demanded alcoholic drink belonging to the category of ordinary cognac varieties.
Brand presentation
Today, the Dougladze company is one of the largest alcohol producers in Georgia. The enterprise, by the decision of the shareholders, was founded on the basis of a winery in the city of Vaziani, which had been operating since 1980. The company got its name in honor of Dmitry Dougladze, the famous Georgian winemaker who played an important role in the development of the country's winemaking and made a significant contribution to building the reputation of the Dougladze brand. The case today is continued by the sons of its founder, whose main merit is the fact that the company's products are recognized as a global consumer.
In addition to the functioning modern wineries, the company has magnificent vineyards with an area of āāup to 300 hectares, which are located in the wine microzones: Kartli, Kakheti, Imereti. In its vineyards, the company cultivates the best Georgian autochthonous grape varieties: Tsolikauri, Tsitska, Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Saperavi, providing a bright recognizable style of Dougladze wines and cognacs.
The use of old traditions, coupled with the use of modern technology, as well as the implementation of strict quality control ensured the success of the brand in the global market.
The opinion of consumers about the taste and quality of products
Cognac "Dougladze" reviews is quite good. Among the distinguishing features of the drink are its aristocratic amber-caramel color, a bright aroma with vanilla notes, as well as a rich velvety taste and a warming aftertaste. The users consider the cost of Dougladze cognacs to be quite high, but corresponding to the quality of the products.
Cognacs of this brand, as connoisseurs note in their reviews, can be used as a gift for an anniversary or a memorable date, as the range includes drinks of different ages. Due to its high quality, Cognac Dougladze is considered by many to be the most suitable option for a pleasant meeting in a warm company.
How to serve?
Specialists recommend serving Dougladze cognacs as a digestif, combining them with black coffee, a cigar and light snacks. Cognac is bottled in curly exclusive bottles. The company also presents for sale products in designer souvenir packages, which many users call impeccable gift options.
5-year-old Georgian brandy: an overview
Due to the fact that the quality and cost of this brandy is quite acceptable, it is very popular and is used as a drink for every day. Therefore, five-year-old cognac is produced by many Georgian wineries.
As a rule, a drink is marked with 5 stars on the label, which indicate its expiration date. To create 5-year-old drinks, mainly local autochthonous grape varieties are used. Alcohols from it grow old in barrels made of Caucasian oak. Composing a blend of five-year-old Georgian cognac is made using numerous grape alcohols. The youngest of them must be at least five years old.
The assortment of Georgian manufacturers is represented by many brands of 5-year-old cognac, each of which, including Dugladze 5 years cognac (reviews indicate this), found its admirers. Five-year-old Georgian cognacs are poured into elegantly elongated bottles with a volume of 0.2 l to 0.7 l.
Despite the fact that each of these drinks is very young, a five-year-old Georgian cognac shows a very wide flavoring palette. Cognac "Dougladze, 5 years old" (reviews of connoisseurs of confirmation of this) is no exception. In Georgian 5-year-old cognacs bright fruit tones, sweetish notes of spices, varietal grapes and oak shavings are fantastically woven. According to reviews, they are not ashamed to go on a visit. They can worthily treat a friend, relative or colleagues on the occasion of some joyful event. Moreover, cognac āDougladze, 5 years oldā is singled out as one of the best.
About the peculiarities of Dougladze cognacs of different ages
Among the main characteristic features of brand products, users note an easily recognizable flavor. In young drinks, which include the five-year-old Dougladze Kutaisi, the six-year-old Dougladze Egrisi, as well as the cognac Dougladze, 5 years old, reviews note the presence of exquisite notes of dried fruits, oak, baked goods and sweet vanilla. In the older varieties (the twelve-year-old āDougladze Batumiā, the fourteen-year-old āEniseliā, the seventeen-year-old āDougladze Tbilisiā), connoisseurs felt light, noble taste notes of spices and skin.
Cognac "Dougladze, 5 years old" (0.5 L): reviews, photos
The drink is bottled in half-liter bottles. Georgian brandy āDougladze, 5 years oldā is characterized by reviews as a drink containing an amazing amount of caramel dye and sugar syrup. His degree is 40%. The cost of this 5-year-old cognac varies from 691 to 736 rubles.
In the aroma, many note the presence of sweets, oak, prunes. Cognac "Dougladze, 5 years old" (0.5 L) reviews are called young, so his taste is characterized as somewhat impudent. The presence of cream shades, tannins is especially noteworthy in it. Aftertaste reviewers describe as sweet and astringent with noticeable notes of walnut and prunes. Users call this brandy a really good drink.
Cognac "Kutaisi" ("Dougladze", 5 years)
Reviews characterize this young drink as an exquisite Georgian cognac that does not need any kind of accompaniment. According to the assurances of many connoisseurs, it is beautiful in itself.
It is bottled in 0.5 liter bottles. Degree - 40%. Aged for 5 years. The cost varies from 691 to 854 rubles. It differs in light amber color, bright pleasant taste with soft notes of vanilla.
Many reviewers like the five-year-old Kutaisi cognac to have a pleasant, bright, velvety taste and a long warming aftertaste. They report that in this cognac a pleasant grape smell attracts attention. According to reviews, the drink is drunk quite easily. The hangover syndrome after its use is absent.
Dougladze Egrisi, 6 years old
A six-year-old Egrisi drink also belongs to young brandies of the brand. It is bottled in half-liter bottles. Degree - 40%. A drink costs 1,062 rubles. According to reviews, the drink has a beautiful amber color, soft warming taste. Many note the presence of a long finish. The aroma of cognac is very soft with a noticeable presence of vanilla notes.
Unfortunately, āDougladze Egrisiā Russian consumers are not among the most popular. Some reviewers noted a slight presence in the product of cognac qualities. Many are unhappy with the presence of vodka smell and taste in it. According to reviews, after drinking even a small dose of the drink, a noticeable noticeable painful hangover is noticeable.
Conclusion
According to reviews, Dougladze cognacs, both young 5-, 6-year-old and mature, are remarkable for their qualities, which is another undoubted reason for the traditional pride of Georgian winemakers. These products make a significant contribution to the glorification of the country, famous far beyond its borders for its wines, cuisine and hospitality.