Cognac "Alex" produces the largest factory in Ukraine "Tavria". The products of this company are represented in many supermarkets in Ukraine. It is located in the village of Osnova in the Kherson region. Tavria Trading House also owns such well-known brands as Zhaton, Borisfen, Tavria, Georgievsky and Askania.
The company was originally founded by the Swiss. They began the production of alcohol in the village of Osnova.
A little bit about the brand
Cognac "Alex" are positioned as cutting-edge alcoholic beverages. They reflect the main trends of a progressive lifestyle. Brand products are sold under the slogan: "Feel the taste of adult entertainment." The drink is more targeted at young people. Although he has many fans among the older generation.
Trading house "Tavria"
This is one of the largest manufacturers of Ukraine. In its assortment there are elite drinks that belong to vintage and collection groups. The company owns the most extensive wineries in the country. Their territory is more than 1400 hectares. They are located in an ecologically clean area near the world-famous Askania-Nova Reserve.
The Tavria company was founded in 1889 by colonists from Switzerland and France. The plant was built in the place where the city of New Kakhovka is now located.
It produces true vintage cognacs, which include "Alex". Branded drinks are those whose full production cycle takes place directly at the enterprise. This means that under the supervision of Tavria specialists they grow grapes, get wine from it, then the distillation process takes place, aging in oak barrels and bottling. At the moment, Alex brandies are considered the best-selling. Cognacs of this plant are known far beyond the borders of the country. They are the winners of many international competitions.
Silver Sun
Cognac "Alex Silver" is the first in the line, the youngest drink. The blend of this alcohol combines old and young alcohols. Moreover, the distillates are mixed not only domestic production, but also French. The minimum alcohol in the blend is four years old, and it determines the age of the drink. The most seasoned is fifteen.
The brandy "Alex Sun" has a golden color and a delicate aroma. The main notes in the taste are flowers and fruits. It has a pleasant vanilla finish with a touch of nuts and honey. It can be served both in pure form and with ice, and as an addition to coffee. Sometimes acts as the basis of alcoholic cocktails.
Gold VSOP
Cognac "Alex Gold", like the previous drink, belongs to the category of Fusion. In his blend there are young French-made spirits and aged Ukrainian. The youngest alcohol is five years old, the oldest is twenty-five. This cognac has a dark golden color with an amber tint. The aroma is full of notes of exotic fruits and light spicy shades.
The soft taste has a slight astringency. In the long finish, there is a certain piquancy. It is served as a digestif in pure form or with the addition of ice.
"Platinum XO"
The blend of this brandy combines young spirits (at least six years old) from France and aged for at least twenty years from the vineyards of Tavria. This brandy "Alex" is distinguished by the dark brown color of a good aged brandy. In the floral aroma pronounced notes of dried fruits. The soft rich velvety taste is dominated by notes of oak. The drink has a very long finish. It is also used as a digestif, you can add crushed ice.
Space evolution
This cognac is exclusive and creative. It is produced in limited quantities. Its release was dedicated to the 2012 Planet Parade. In his blend are the most selected alcohols, the exposure of which is at least fifteen years. His color is bright, saturated, with sunny reflections. The aroma is pronounced fruits, flowers and vanilla. Such a drink can be served with ice, but better with coffee, after a hearty dinner.
Judging by the reviews, the brandy "Alex" is quite popular due to its excellent quality, a variety of tastes and affordable prices. Products brand "Tavria" is widespread, it can be found at almost any point in the sale of alcohol.
But it is worth remembering that even high-quality cognac is strong alcohol, which leads to rapid intoxication. So you need to be extremely careful with him.