Everyone knows that in fact Russian cognac does not exist. Just as there is no cognac of Armenian, Georgian, Moldavian, etc. This proud name can be carried only by a drink made in France, in the region of the same name. Everything else is brandy. Nevertheless, tradition is tradition, especially if it is so many years old. After all, they say that even Peter I in 1718 issued a decree at the mouth of the Terek River to begin production of a strong grape drink such as French. Since that time, the phrase “Russian brandy” appeared, but now almost any Russian citizen is much closer to a Russian product or an Armenian product than the same French one. By the way, it is worth noting that the leading Russian manufacturers of cognac products produce strong and seasoned grape alcohol not much inferior to foreign brands. The same can be said of the drink called “Stone Lion”. Cognac of this brand has proven itself perfectly. It will be discussed further.
Who is the brand manufacturer and where is it produced
On November 1, 2013, in the city of Perm, one of the largest Russian producers of spirits, the Synergy company, announced the launch of a new spirits drink. It was the Stone Lion cognac for 5 years of aging. Synergy OJSC produces a large number of various alcoholic beverages, and is also the official distributor of such world-famous brands of elite alcohol as Scotch whiskey “Glynfidich”, “Grants”, Clan McGregor, gin “Hendricks” and Irish whiskey Tullamore Dew. And this is not a complete list.
The Stone Lion drink is cognac oriented, according to the representative of Synergy, to a consumer whose age ranges from 30 to 45 years. This drink is a logical development of the cognac product line of the company. By the way, one of the well-known brands already produced by the company is the notorious Golden Reserve.
"Stone Lion" (cognac): what is it like
The technology of making cognac "Stone Lion" was developed for about a year and a half. The product is available in three types of containers, a glass bottle of 0.375 liters, 0.5 liters and 0.7 liters, the strength of the drink is 40%. The design of the bottles is made in the classic European style. Bypass label, dark bottle with a ceramic matte finish and a greenish tint. Of course, grapes do not grow in the latitudes of Perm, so the Stone Lion is made from French distillates, which is why the quality is not inferior to many French samples. Whatever the ill-wishers say, “Stone Lion” is cognac in the true sense of the name. The color of this drink really confirms its five-year aging with its dark amber tint. The aroma is light, floral, with a slight shade of meadow herbs. The taste is enveloping, with elements of fruit shades and a touch of chocolate and vanilla. The finish is pleasant - of medium duration and medium degree of hotness.
Finally
And in conclusion, I want to add that the Kamenny Lion cognac has very good reviews, the cost of such an acquisition is also acceptable and starts from 550-600 rubles. After drinking it, of course, within reasonable limits, the next day there is no hangover and headache. In general, very good quality cognac for very little money.