Cognac "Nakhimov" is considered to be a French drink, which has a fairly simple Russian name. It was created in honor of the 200th anniversary of naval commander Admiral Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov. The drink is produced by a company that is known throughout the world, and not just in France.
External and taste characteristics
Cognac "Nakhimov" aged in oak barrels for about 10 years. The aroma of this drink reveals itself gradually, resembles the tone of a rancio, connoisseurs determine in it candied fruits, prunes, a little vanilla and dried apricots. Also, the cognac smell is rich, velvety, full of floral and fruity aromas, vanilla and candied orange. It must be savored, as the aftertaste gives away with bitter chocolate.
You can drink Nakhimov Prestige cognac just like that, without even having a bite. It is advisable not to interrupt the pleasant taste in any way, but if you add ice, this will add some piquancy to the drink, and so it will refresh a bit.
Production
Cognac is produced in a cognac house called Ferrand, in Russian "Ferrand". He has been engaged in distilling for many years. Not only this brandy, but also all other alcoholic drinks of this house are produced in the center of the Gran Champagne region. At the factory, careful quality control is guaranteed, precisely because of this, cognac has a special and excellent taste.
The preparation of cognac embodies all the traditions of cognac production. Indeed, it is the double distillation, storage and aging in small oak barrels that makes the taste of cognac unique.
Marking of brandy "Nakhimov"
Typically, the label uses the Russian cognac quality classification system. There are three types of categories:
- KV - 6 years of exposure;
- KVVK - 8 years;
- COP - 10 years.
In the production of Nakhimov cognac, the highest quality alcohols are used, they are made from grapes of such varieties as Uni Blanc, Semillon and Colombar.
Description of the types of cognac
Let us consider in detail each brandy, namely - from what it is made, its taste and external characteristics:
- "Cognac Aged" (HF). This type of drink is made from alcohols that are aged for at least 6 years. Cognac has a very bright and delicate aroma, diluted with floral, nutty, vanilla and creamy notes. When used, you can feel a certain burning sensation, but the aftertaste has woody shades, the taste of dried fruits is also present.
- "Cognac Matured Highest Quality" (KVVK). It uses alcohols that have been stored for over 8 years in barrels made of oak. The aroma can distinguish notes of spices, plums and dried fruits. The taste is pronounced, fruity and woody notes are felt, and vanilla can be felt in the aftertaste.
- "Old Cognac" (COP). It combines complex alcohols that have been stored for more than 10 years. The aroma opens gradually, but you can immediately distinguish a woody smell. During the tasting, you will be able to clearly feel prunes, dried apricots and vanilla. Its taste is unusual, slightly delicate, velvety, and in the aftertaste you can highlight fruit notes that leave a pleasant feeling after drinking.
Reviews
Reviews about cognac "Nakhimov" for the most part are positive. Consumers note the dense and unique taste of the drink. Its aroma also smells, which smells like an expensive alcoholic beverage. It can easily be distinguished from cheap cognacs.
Some write about him as a noble drink, they feel a floral, fruity, sweet and delicate aroma. It is drunk quite easily, almost does not require any additional snacks. It needs to be savored, that’s how it will fully open. When you keep the glass in your hands, from heating, the aroma changes a little, but a woody smell remains noticeable, and in the aftertaste you can feel peach and grapes.
Consumers also note its price, it is not too high, about a thousand rubles per bottle.