What is cognac? This is a real aristocrat in the world of spirits. A noble origin, a complex and harmonious taste, a stunningly rich bouquet of aromas and a slightly burning, but such a pleasant aftertaste - this is what this strong alcoholic beverage represents. Soft amber shine of the glass, fruity aroma with hints of vanilla, a slight noise in the head, and peace of mind and relaxation ... This is approximately how cognac opens before us in all its versatility. So, let's talk about this drink using the example of the Russian brand Komandirsky.
The situation on the Russian cognac market
Now the state of the Russian alcohol market, namely cognac products, has stabilized. The average price segment in terms of product quality has significantly strengthened. The population has become much better at understanding how good the proposed strong drink is, and the culture of alcohol consumption has also grown. By the way, if we examine the statistical data, we see that there is a steady tendency towards an increase in the consumption of domestic cognac. Yes, indeed, people began to choose products of domestic manufacturers, which in quality are almost inferior to foreign ones. Amid such changes, the Komandirsky cognac is in increasing demand. And this is not surprising, because this brand is one of the three Russian leaders producing cognac products and is in high demand.
Manufacturer
The Commander brandy is produced in the city of Kaliningrad at the factory of OJSC SPI-RVVK by the Russian Traditions company. This organization has very decent sales figures in the Russian Federation. Literally in the last two years, the volume of products manufactured by the company has increased by at least five times. A small fraction of this volume falls precisely on the "Commander" cognac. The ever-increasing popularity of this drink is due to a competent promotion policy pursued by the company and, of course, the excellent quality of the cognac itself.
Types of "Commander" cognac
Only three varieties of "Commander" are produced. It is a 3 star product, 4 star and 5 star. Also, the "Commander" cognac is notable for its strength. If the 3-star Komandirsky has 40 percent alcohol content, then 4 and 5 stars already have a fortress of 42 percent. The three-year aging product is poured into glass bottles with a capacity of 0.25 and 0.5 liters. Cognac four and five years of aging are poured into glass bottles with a capacity of 0.25, 0.375 and 0.5 liters. There is also a gift version of the "Commander" five-star cognac with a capacity of 0.5 liters in a box with two beautiful glasses. It is especially worthwhile to dwell on the design of the bottles into which this drink is poured. They are made in a rather aesthetic and very comfortable triangular shape. Thanks to such a bottle, products are better protected from fakes, since it is practically impossible to stick a label on such a container in such a way as in the original version.
Taste, bouquet and aroma
Most admirers note an extremely successful combination of taste and cost of this drink. The aroma of cognac is not striking in its versatility. He is rather capacious and concise, like a commanding team. No wonder it has such a name. And if you delve into more detail, the bouquet of the "Commander" is a good combination of notes of fruit, vanilla and honey. The drink has a series of shades from light straw to amber. Its taste is sweet coffee and slightly tart. The finish is short burning. As for the slightly increased strength of the drink, for many men this is more of an advantage than a drawback. For those who prefer softer drinks, Komandirsky will be suitable as part of a cocktail.
How to bite cognac on etiquette
Like any other good cognac, Komandirsky can be drunk with a cigar, you can drink it with coffee or have a snack with dark chocolate. And you can combine it, as the French like to do, coffee, cognac and chocolate. True, in this way it is advisable to consume no more than 100-150 grams of alcohol. Nevertheless, we are dealing with a strong alcoholic drink and it is better that the maximum effect from its use is a slight noise in the head, and not the so-called helicopters. In the case of a long feast, low-meat meat, hard cheese, olives or fruits can be served as a snack for cognac. If someone wants to drink a high-degree drink, any fruit juice or even slightly carbonated water is suitable for this. You can use cognac in the form of cocktails based on cola, Pepsi or soda.
And finally, it remains to clarify the issue of acquiring this drink. If anyone after this note wishes to purchase the Komandirsky cognac, the price for it will be from about 300 rubles for a half-liter bottle of a three-year-old drink and up to 700 rubles for a gift box with a 5-year-old drink.