Before characterizing the Old Kenigsberg cognac, a few words should be said about what cognacs are in general. And also briefly introduce the technology of their manufacture.
This strong drink appeared in the 17th century in the French province of Cognac. She gave the name to the distillate. According to the rules of international trade, cognac is considered only the drink that has gone through all stages of processing (from ripening grapes to aging in barrels) in this province. Any other similar drink, no matter how good it may be, is called “brandy” in the foreign market. In our country, inside the country, you can use the name “cognac” (as well as “champagne”) for your products. But if you go abroad, everything will change. There you will find on the shelves of shops not brandy “Old Kenigsberg”, but brandy Old Kenigsberg. But this does not detract from the qualities of the presented drink. Moreover, all products are made from French alcohols. And the elite collection of “Old Koenigsberg” matures in oak barrels in the cellars of this Cognac. The Alliance-1892 plant management is attracting French specialists to the production of distillate.
All cognacs are made from the distillation of grape must, to which a little sugar syrup is added for the color. The liquid is poured into barrels made of oak, which grows in the province of Limousin. The microscopic pores of this wood allow alcohols to evaporate a little (by 2-3% annually).
This part, which is missing in the barrel at the autopsy, is called the "share of the angels." Alcohol is not drunk by celestial creatures, but by a special fungus torula boturis, similar to black mold - it is specially bred in cognac cellars. This microorganism maintains the necessary humidity in the room, and at the same time absorbs the bitterness and harshness of the drink. And oak barrels give brandy the desired astringency. Now it should be said that the cognac “Old Koenigsberg” is aged in barrels specially ordered in Limousin. No perfumes and flavors are added to the drink. Only time works on it, oak and toruli boturis work on its manufacture.
The price of cognac "Old Koenigsberg" depends on the exposure time. Naturally, a three-year drink will cost less than its counterpart, who stood in a barrel for 8 years. A bottle also plays a role in pricing. It is clear that it is not she who gives the taste to the drink, but the original and branded packaging will protect the product from falsification, and the consumer from food poisoning. But in general, except for the elite collection “The Century of the Bourgeoisie” (KVVK), this kind of good brandy occupies the middle price segment.
The most popular among consumers is cognac “Old Koenigsberg 4 years”.
It is slightly inferior in taste and flat aftertaste to the wonderful eight-year-old KVVK “Century of the bourgeoisie” and the six-year-old namesake KV, but generally exceeds expectations, especially based on a completely democratic price. This drink has a light, elegant aroma of flowers, with a dominant violet and notes of vanilla, and an excellent warming effect. The finish is simple - shades of garden fruits. No less popular among the people is the three-year-old with deep wood tones and a pleasant amber color. Cognac "Old Koenigsberg" reviews
called the most famous brand in Russia after Kinovsky and Moscow. It is surprising that many admirers of this drink are ladies. He drinks easily, warms in winter, does not cause headaches and hangovers.