Cognac "Ararat", 5 stars: reviews, how to distinguish fake, photo

The sunny valley of Ararat is located at an altitude of 700 m above the sea. Its microclimate is unique. It seems to be specially created so that grapes grow on it. The sun illuminates it 300 days out of 365 a year. Mountains save from the winds.

The consequences of the aphid invasion

It is also unique in that during a large epidemic, phylloxera, when many vineyards in the world suffered, plantations in this valley were not infected. The epidemic has made adjustments to the world of winemaking. Many winegrowers suffered great losses. Therefore, since then they prefer to grow specially bred varieties that are not affected by this grape disease. At the same time, grape varieties used for the manufacture of cognac and wine for many years have become more resistant to pests. However, along with the modification above themselves, they lost certain taste characteristics.

Only the Ararat Valley remained a special mysterious place that escaped this fate. The grapes here were not genetically modified and retained their exquisite natural taste. It is the local variety that is used for the manufacture of Ararat brandy.

Distillation method

Another indicator of the uniqueness of the cognac of the Armenian valley is the double distillation method, which is used in the manufacture of an exquisite strong drink. Thanks to him, it is possible to preserve the original aroma of the grapes used. This method was patented by the Brandy Factory in Yerevan.

Brandy is aged in special wooden barrels. The technology of their manufacture is well known only at the cognac factory. All barrels that are used today are made here by local craftsmen.

All this also makes it special.

"Ararat" has become a real calling card, the legend of Armenia, one of its symbols, which is known far beyond its borders. On European sites about the best strong drinks Armenian brandy "Ararat" 5 stars collected reviews as a worthy competitive alcoholic drink with its own history and special taste.

The legendary name combines seven different types of cognac. But each of them is notorious in itself and has its own history. Each has no less flattering than Ararat cognac 5 stars, reviews.

The scope of falsification

Unfortunately, not everyone who tastes Ararat cognac 5 stars reviews leaves positive. This is explained by the fact that counterfeit cognacs are found in some regions much more than the original.

Today, the fake alcohol has taken on unprecedented proportions. Unfortunately, Armenian cognacs are counterfeited more often than many others. You can find on the Internet from those who appreciate real brandy "Ararat" 5 stars, reviews, how to distinguish fake.

Substitute "Ararat"

Those who are not lucky to get a real 5-star Ararat cognac leave reviews with their observations about what you can buy in a beautiful cognac bottle instead of the sunny Ararat.

1. Cognac drink with a short aging time.

2. A mixture of tea with alcohol.

Unfortunately, to determine the purchased "pig in a poke", many have only organoleptically. But not everyone can accurately distinguish a fake in this case. Fans who respect the Ararat cognac 5 stars, reviews how to distinguish fake, photos are left on different sites and warn that the danger lies not only in the fact that the taste will differ significantly, but also in cases of poisoning with a fake drink .

How to buy what you need

How not to make a mistake and buy exactly the one that has already become a legend?

Perhaps it is worth reading that they say about the brandy "Ararat" 5 star reviews.

So, tips for choosing a real "Ararat" 5 stars.

Some cognac gourmets claim that knowledge of this three conditions will protect against the acquisition of any fakes.

1. The brandy bottle is decorated with the name of cognac. It is made in relief in glass.

2. The bottle is equipped with a transparent cap. On it there is a tape-type hologram with the EKZ brand. And the transparent cap itself has perforation along the edge.

3. On the bottle above, above the label, is the name of the cognac and the date of its bottling. The letters are very small, so you should be careful.

There are those who do it easier. Before reading 5 stars before purchasing “Ararat” cognac, they recommend that you do not search “in the picture ... there are eleven differences.” Instead, just look for the distributor’s phone number on the bottle and find out if it’s been delivered This brandy is in this store.This recipe is effective, provided that the buyer has free time and a desire for telephone communication.

However, do not rely on reviews for all 100. So, there are various comments on the Internet about the Nizhny Novgorod market selling 5-star Ararat cognac. "Magnet" reviews are negative, like a seller of counterfeit cognac, and vice versa, positive.

Organoleptic

Unfortunately, to determine the purchased "pig in a poke", many have only to experimentally. But not everyone can accurately determine the originality in this case. Some tips on how to distinguish a fake are to determine the simple organoleptic properties of the drink. and even before its purchase.

1. The consistency of the drink. The real Armenian drink seems thick. It looks like an oily liquid. Before buying, you should determine these properties of cognac in the bottle. To do this, the container is turned upside down. If one big drop fell from the bottom or traces of runoff are detected on the wall of the bottle, this indicates a good quality of the drink. But what if the bottle is filled to capacity? Then they recommend still turning the bottle over and paying attention to the presence and direction of movement of the bubbles. In a good cognac , large bubbles rise first, and then small ones.

2 Transparency of the drink. The present is always exceptionally transparent. There are no impurities or sediment of any kind.

3. Color. But this property may vary. It depends on many indicators. For example, from aging, from the period of novelty of the barrels in which the brandy is “grown up”, from the volume of caramel that has been added.

4. The label. It is bright, neatly and symmetrically glued to the bottle. Sometimes they are made in relief, as in banknotes. The label contains brief but useful information. Mandatory availability of excise stamps.

5. The aroma. Real cognac has an aroma that evaporates over time, changing its shades. The smell of a fake drink is always the same.

The original is first audible oak. Then it changes to the flavor of caramel, and then to the smell of grapes.