Judging by numerous consumer reviews, along with Armenian and French cognacs, a similar Greek-made alcoholic drink is very popular. Fans of strong alcoholic drinks like products known as the Atticus brandy.
Acquaintance with an alcoholic drink
Cognac "Atticus" is a traditional Greek liquor, namely brandy with a fortress of 38 degrees. Manufactured by Gautier. According to experts, to call such a drink cognac is not entirely correct, since they produce it outside of France.
The Atticus brandy is poured (product photos in the article) into two-liter tetrapacks or 0.7-liter bottles. The drink is aged for five years. Judging by numerous consumer reviews, the Atticus cognac is quite problematic to purchase in Russia. Mostly this alcoholic beverage is sold in the countries of the European Union, in Moldova and Ukraine. Atticus has been present on the counters with alcoholic products since the 70s of the last century.
Over the past decades, brandies have been intensively improved, and the recipe has become more complicated. According to experts, the manufacturer does not disclose it. For its palatability, Atticus has repeatedly received prizes at international exhibitions.
About tasting qualities
Attikus Cognac is a drink with a golden amber color and a soft, sweet taste with hints of medicinal herbs, jasmine, rose, white wine and green grapes. Judging by the reviews, the finish is long.
Many consumers like the Atticus cognac precisely for its fruity-floral shades. Some argue that such products are slightly smoked with alcohol. Often “Atticus” is compared with a strong herbal tincture.
What will experts advise?
Due to the fact that in the modern market of alcoholic beverages it is full of counterfeit, in order to really buy “Attica”, and not a fake, the buyer needs to consider the following:
- In the original drink, an elongated bottle with a smooth and inconspicuous transition of the container to the neck. The container should not contain any engravings.
- Such cognac is produced in a container with a screw stopper, on which the manufacturer’s logo is depicted as an ornament.
- If you buy alcohol not in a bottle, but in a tetrapack, make sure that it has a company logo on it. The brand name and inscriptions must be in Greek. If there is a translation in Russian, then most likely it is a fake.
- Original products must necessarily be styled antique. In an effort to give it an antique design, the manufacturer in the center located a Greek profile in black and white. The second label with the five stars depicted on it is glued to the neck.
Price
Many like this cognac not only for its unique taste characteristics, but also for its relatively low cost. The price, depending on the volume of the container, varies between 300-500 rubles.
A liter tetrapack can be bought for 400 rubles. According to experts, the original Greek cognac cannot cost less than 300 rubles. If you come across such a product, then most likely it is a fake.