Surely many alcoholic beverages lovers have heard of the Odessa Brandy Factory, the oldest alcohol producer. It has been functioning since 1963. Already a year after the founding of the plant, the Black Sea cognac began to arrive on store shelves. Judging by numerous reviews, it is very popular with the consumer. Information on the history of the creation of the Black Sea cognac and its tasting characteristics is contained in the article.
Acquaintance with an alcoholic drink
Cognac "Black Sea" is the oldest alcoholic beverage. The first lots went on sale in 1964. The product is based on cognac spirits with a ten-year aging. The basis for their production became European grape varieties (Chardonnay, Mskhali, Sauvignon, Kangun, Merlot, etc.), which are grown in Ukraine. Judging by numerous consumer reviews, the Black Sea cognac has a delicate aroma with floral shades. Such alcohol has an amber color and a rich velvety taste.
A bit of history
Some time after the foundation, the plant was bought by Nikolai Shustov. At the heart of the company's logo was the bell - a traditional symbol of the Shustov dynasty. This explains why the branded bottle of Black Sea cognac (photo of this product in the article) is made in this form. In 2002, the plant was reorganized into a closed joint-stock company. In 2007, together with the Khortitsa distillery and Poltava distillery, it was merged in the Global Spirits holding. In 2016, Odessa Brandy Company was acquired by the Russian company Rodnik and K, which is based in Mytishchi.
How to make a drink?
According to experts, the classic French technology is respected in the production process. To obtain alcohols use high-yielding and high-quality grape varieties. In an effort to enhance the taste of cognac, as well as its aroma and strength, choose varieties with a high sugar content.
For aging enameled vessels with oak rivets are used. Natural oak barrels can also be used for this purpose. In new containers, alcohol is aged for one year. Then it is poured into barrels made of 150-year-old oak. In accordance with the technology, the raw materials are subjected to alcohol smoking, distillation and blending. Depending on the aging time, cognac has 3 and 5 stars.
Consumer opinion
Three-star alcohol is aged up to 3 years. Judging by the reviews, this cognac has floral aromas and astringent taste. To many, it resembles chocolate vanilla and a vine. Alcohols in a five-star insist for more than five years. The aroma is also dominated by floral shades. The peculiarity of 5 * cognac is that due to the processing by cold and the use of the latest technologies, the product has turned out with organoleptic indicators transformed for the better.
A bottle that contains a strong drink with a unique design. Outwardly, the container resembles a bell, due to which cognac is obtained with a special flavor. The bottle has a golden cap and a cork stopper. On the label there is an inscription - 1963, which indicates the year of foundation.
Judging by the numerous reviews, we can conclude that cognac is drunk as a separate strong drink, and added to various cocktails. Mostly reviews about the Black Sea cognac are positive. Some consumers are not happy with the too light color, reminiscent of beer. There are even those to whom the drink may seem bitter.
Price
To become the owner of a 0.25-liter bottle of brandy "Black Sea" 3 *, you have to pay up to 300 rubles. Half a liter can be bought for 500 rubles. Five star alcohol is more expensive. The price of a check varies from 300 to 400 rubles, half a liter - up to 700 rubles.