Brandy Napoleon is a special alcoholic drink, bearing the name of the French commander, which only raises its status and convinces in high quality. It is really very interesting, and many can confuse it with cognac, since there are similarities in taste and aroma, the only difference is that brandy is a little cheaper.
All About Brandy Napoleon
Consider several features of the drink. The darker the Napoleon brandy, the more expensive and better, because it is aged longer in a barrel, acquiring a rich taste and aroma. The peculiarity of this drink is that in the production there are no special rules or restrictions. To add flavor and shade, manufacturers can add caramel (E150b). The sweet taste of this supplement can often mask the taste of alcohol or smell, as well as fusel oils.
In general, caramel is not a harmful food supplement, but the benefits of this brandy will be small. Caramel dye is an old way of coloring various foods. Scientists have proven that these supplements are not carcinogens and are not toxic. You can find caramel dyes in chocolate, bread, whiskey, chips, soft drinks and so on. Of course, in large quantities, any dye has a detrimental effect on the body, but, as a rule, the norm allowed for the human body is not exceeded in alcohol-containing drinks, as well as in food products.
Price range
Almost all Napoleon brandy recipes are the secret of the company. It is difficult to find a real and naturally colored drink on the shelves. Prices can be found different, depending on the quality of the drink and production. In Russia, you can buy Napoleon brandy for 700 rubles, but the price will be consistent with the quality. Such a drink will remotely resemble the original. However, do not think that Napoleon brandy, whose price may be low, is necessarily a drink with very low quality. It is not always so. Just if you want to try the real Napoleon brandy, you will have to pay over 3,000 rubles. There are a huge number of varieties known around the world that are very popular.
Refined taste of Cortel
There are many brands that have amazing taste and amazing aroma. Brandy Cortel Napoleon is a great example of such a product. This drink was created thanks to an old recipe by Pascal Cambo. Rare grape varieties are used in the manufacture, as well as a special distillation technology. All this provides brandy with a unique aroma and taste. Cortel Napoleon first appeared on the wounds of France in 1838. The drink was immediately approved by customers, and demand was gradually increasing. The aroma is dominated by floral notes that make the taste even more elegant and rich. The drink is appropriate to serve with desserts. Cortel Napoleon is a great base for a variety of cocktails. For example, “Tornado”, “Alba”, “Grenadier” and so on. The drink is appropriate to serve with desserts.
Connoisseurs choose VSOP
There are enough types of brandy, but if you want to buy a good drink, then pay attention to Napoleon VSOP. This drink has its own characteristics. As practice shows, the Napoleon VSOP brandy has a natural color, because the aging in barrels is at least 5 years. This drink is equated in quality to very expensive cognacs. Brandy consists only of selected alcohol, which was obtained from grapes grown in France.
The alcoholic drink has a golden color, a light fruity aroma with a woody tint, a long finish. This drink is ideal for almost all life occasions. He can decorate the composition of almost any cocktail and become a wonderful "companion" of any gourmet. But in order to enjoy the wonderful taste of this drink, it must be consumed in its pure form or together with a cigarette / coffee.
Differences between brandy and brandy Napoleon
Some people think that
brandy and cognac are the same, but they are very mistaken in this. There is a huge difference between these drinks that a true connoisseur of alcoholic beverages should know about. First you need to give a definition for each drink. Brandy is a strong drink (40-60%), which is obtained by distillation of fermented juice (grape, apple). Cognac is an alcoholic drink that has a strength of not more than 40%. It is produced from grape juice by double distillation, and then aged in barrels for at least 2 years. Cognac differs from brandy in the following:
- in production, the manufacturer uses white grape juice;
- double distillation;
- long exposure in a barrel;
- fortress no more than 40%;
- the name is always protected by copyright.
Cognac is not only made from white grape varieties, but also adheres to strict manufacturing technology. What associations do you have when you hear the word Napoleon? Perhaps the name of the great emperor? Or imagine a popular cake? Connoisseurs of alcoholic drinks will first of all think about the Napoleon brandy. If you see the name of the French commander on the label of the drink, then you should know that this word means the degree of aging of the drink. Brandies with such endurance are much cooler than cognacs. Many people care about one question: does Napoleon have anything to do with the appearance of brandy with the same name? No one can give an exact answer. Some say that the first producer of this drink was inspired by Bonaparte. Others claim that the alcoholic drink is called "for a red word."