"Old Fortress" is cognac, which is not the last among Russian strong alcoholic drinks. Its quality is time-tested, which makes it possible to exclude any doubts about this.
A bit of history
"Old Fortress" - brandy, which is produced at one of the oldest Russian enterprises.
Derbent Brandy Factory OJSC was founded in 1960 on the basis of the then-existing winery and several vineyards. But his story began much earlier. Dagestan learned to smoke alcohol from grape raw materials in the 18th century. It was then that Tsar Peter the Great himself drew attention to the need to develop such a valuable industry. Everything happened after he personally visited Derbent and assessed the possible development prospects of this region. Nevertheless, the industrial production of cognac spirits here began only in the middle of the 19th century.
However, a new life at the plant began only in 1924, when a technical re-equipment was carried out by the decision of the country's government. Over the years, the enterprise gradually gained strength and turned into a unique association, where the main raw materials go through almost all stages. Grapes grown on their own plantations are subjected to special processing, turning into a finished product of excellent quality.
"Old Fortress" - cognac, which began to be produced here only in 1997. The drink immediately made itself known, having received a gold medal at the alcoholic beverages competition held at that time in Yalta. A competent jury appreciated the drink created by Dagestan experts. They really liked the new product “Old Fortress”. Cognac with such an unusual name the next year was able to maintain the title of leader and again received a well-deserved gold medal. Today, this alcoholic drink is the pride of the native enterprise.
Product Description
Cognac "Old Fortress" is unique in that the technology of its production is based on an old recipe that was used by ancient Dagestan winemakers. This product, observing centuries-old traditions, is made from cognac spirits with at least four years of aging. But this is only the first stage of production. At the final stage, ¼ of the distillates, the aging of which is from 5 to 10 years, is added to the composition. This noticeably affects the organoleptic characteristics of the drink. It has a rich honey-amber color, reminiscent of a tea tincture. A surprisingly pleasant smell contains the aroma of flowers with a slight admixture of hazelnuts and dried fruits. The strength of the product is standard and is 40 percent. The drink is usually bottled in glass bottles with a capacity of 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 liters.
Externally, the container looks quite presentable. The front side is decorated with a bright, colorful label and coat of arms. They are located in special recesses. And on the back for the buyer there is detailed information about the product.
Unbiased opinion
Today, in many stores in the country you can buy cognac "Old Fortress". Customer reviews of this product are mostly positive. Most of them emphasize the very pleasant soft taste of the drink, which contains notes of vanilla, chocolate and oak. And it ends with a light honey aftertaste. That is what the taste of good elite alcohol should be.
Some connoisseurs, however, believe that only the French can make real cognac. Nevertheless, a product from Derbent is able to refute this statement. The drink is drunk very easily, without unpleasant bitterness and alcohol taste. In each sip a bouquet is fully revealed, created by the long-term efforts of Dagestan masters of their craft. There is one more advantage, which is noted by almost all consumers. This is the price of the drink. For a domestic product, it is relatively small and quite democratic. This makes it possible for anyone who wants to buy such cognac without much damage to the family budget.