Armenian cognac is a drink that has been a favorite among the population of our country for several decades. From time immemorial, the lands of this incredibly beautiful country were considered the most suitable for the maintenance of vineyards. Even some of Herodotus’s writings tell us what wonderful wines were here many centuries ago. Each winegrower bit by bit collected all the secrets of wine and cognac production, and then tried to pass on all this knowledge by inheritance.
So to this day it has been possible not only to preserve, but also to increase all the secrets of creating such a fragrant and tasty drink. Today, the factories of Armenia produce not only ordinary, but also vintage, as well as collection cognacs. Since the assortment of these drinks on the shelves in the store is inconceivably large, we will try to tell you in more detail about one of the most popular brands of Armenian cognac.
Armenian cognac Stone Land
Translated into Russian, the name of this cognac means "Country of Stones". And it was not without reason that such a name was given to this drink. After all, Armenia is indeed a country of stones and an incredible variety of fruits, including grapes. For more than a hundred and thirty years, the production of cognac has been conducted in Armenia.
The main factory for the production of cognac spirits since 1932 has been the Ararat Brandy Factory, within the walls of which Stone Land cognac is still produced. Thanks to the presence of all the necessary workshops for creating a drink and its own raw materials, the plant managed to create this masterpiece of the alcohol industry. Moreover, the undoubted advantage of this brand is the budget price. Therefore, almost everyone can enjoy the taste and aroma of this noble drink.
Brand Assortment
Ararat Brandy Factory provides a fairly wide selection of Stone Land brandy. The range of this drink consists of three-, five-, seven-, ten-, fifteen- and twenty-year-old cognac, produced in volumes of 0.2 l and 0.5 l. In addition to the standard form of packaging in the form of a beautiful bottle, you can also purchase cognac in a gift box or tube. Which is very convenient if you decide to present this drink in honor of an event.
Five-year cognac Stone Land
This is a fairly strong drink made on the basis of grape alcohols, at least five years old. Cognac Stone Land 5 stars has an incredibly beautiful amber-brown color with golden shiny tints. The aroma, consisting of oak notes, a light train of flowers and a drop of dried fruit with vanilla, will drive any connoisseur of this drink crazy. The taste of cognac fully reflects the main tone of the aroma, complemented by honey and chocolate notes.
It is best to use cognac such as a digestif or adding it to coffee. But also in the composition of various alcoholic cocktails Stone Land perfectly displays all its taste and aromatic qualities. Five-year-old Armenian cognac is an ordinary drink, therefore, it is excellent for both daily drinking and festive feasts.
Seven-year cognac Stone Land
An even stronger drink, which is classified as vintage. Cognac Stone Land 7 stars is incredibly popular not only in their homeland, but throughout the country as a whole. Only selected and natural ingredients are used to create this noble drink, which is why you can be absolutely calm that no chemistry and harmful substances are found in its composition.
A blend of several alcohols allows cognac to find a unique aroma of rich wood tones, vanilla drops and light chocolate notes, accompanied by fruity and caramel tones. A great option for a festive table, especially for creating strong alcoholic cocktails. Special connoisseurs of the taste and aroma of this drink are recommended to use it only in its pure form. Such brandy will not be ashamed to buy for a gift, because, despite its fairly affordable price, it has the best taste.
Brandy Reviews
Based on hundreds of reviews about Stone Land cognac, we can say with confidence that this is the best representative in this price segment. This drink is ideal for lovers of sweetish, slightly sugary cognac with pronounced aromas of fruits, berries and caramel.
The best snacks for cognac
In order to fully reveal the taste of a strong alcoholic drink, culinary accompaniment is necessary. In this section, we will consider the most popular and suitable for cognac snacks. Contrary to the prevailing stereotype, you should not bite cognac with lemon, as it will only kill the whole sensation of the drink with its sharp taste. One of the best snacking options is always considered cheese, which perfectly sets off the aroma of cognac and allows you to feel its taste for as long as possible.
The most suitable foods for snacks are fruits such as pears, grapes and strawberries. Different varieties of nuts served with honey, low-fat veal meat, as well as seafood are ideally combined with the taste of strong alcohol. It turns out especially tasty if you dip a skewer with cheese and nut in honey and then take a sip of cognac. If you have a little more free time and you want to surprise guests with something more interesting than a cheese or fruit plate, then the following recipe is for you!
Mix two hundred grams of chopped nuts, one hundred grams of cottage cheese and the same amount of feta in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and add a handful of chopped basil. Roll the balls from the resulting mass and send for half an hour to the refrigerator. Ready-made snacks can also be served with honey.