Cognac "Noah" is a truly wonderful alcoholic drink, which was appreciated by lovers of hard liquor. On the history of the creation of this cognac, its production, varieties; how to distinguish a fake will be described in the article.
The history of the name of cognac
Cognac "Noah" is not only a great drink, but has an interesting history of the name. This drink is made from grape varieties that has been growing in Armenia since ancient times and is indigenous, that is, it was not imported from other places. The local climate is very mild and is perfect for growing excellent grape varieties for the further production of cognac.
There is a legend according to which the first who planted a vine in these places was the righteous Noah. He became the successor of the entire human race. During the Flood, Noah on the ark moored to Mount Ararat after the dove he had sent returned back with an olive branch.
When the water receded, Noah came down from the mountain with his sons and began to cultivate the grapes. It is also believed that the taste of wine people learned after it was Noah who began to make it. According to legend, it was this story that became the basis for the start of production of Noah cognac.
Winemaking in Armenia
Ancient manuscripts that have survived to our time, and Armenian folk traditions indicate that they have been engaged in viticulture and winemaking in the modern territory of Armenia since ancient times. Since the V century BC. e. wines of excellent quality were exported from here to neighboring countries. Mentions of these events are found among historians of Ancient Greece: Strabo, Herodotus and Xenophon. Wines are described as having a wide variety, high quality and aging.
Nowadays, five Armenian grape varieties are grown for the production of cognac in Armenia, these are:
- Garan.
- Voskeat.
- Mskhali.
- Dmak.
- Kangun.
Also, to create cognac spirit use Georgian grape variety - Rkatsiteli.
The first cognac production in Armenia
Naturally, “Noah” cognac did not appear if in 1887 the Armenian merchant Nerses Tairyan did not start production of cognac as such. This was done at the first winery, which was built in Yerevan in 1877. The plant was erected in the territory where the Yerevan fortress was previously located.
Two distillation apparatuses were installed at the Yerevan factory, with the help of which cognac alcohol was obtained. The distillation of alcohol and the cognac production itself was carried out according to classical French technology. It was taken as a sample because at that time, French cognacs, produced for about 150 years, had deserved popularity all over the world.
Types of cognac
Cognac "Noah" 5-year aging refers to drinks, which are assigned a five star marking. This cognac has a strength of 40 ° and is bottled with a capacity of 0.5 liters. It has excellent quality, which is confirmed by numerous awards received at international exhibitions of wine and vodka products.
The 5-year-old Noah cognac bouquet contains charming chocolate notes, and the aftertaste is saturated not only with a touch of dark chocolate, but also with the astringency of oak, which appears after aging cognac alcohol in barrels.
The excellent quality of this cognac is due to more than one use of excellent grape varieties in the production of the drink. This is also a unique recipe, and the technology for creating a noble variety, which is kept in the strictest confidence. The cost of this brandy is on average about 1350 rubles per bottle with a volume of 0.5 liters. For a drink of such high quality, the price looks quite reasonable.
Cognac "Noah Traditional"
This cognac is aged in special 200-year-old barrels for five years, where it acquires its unique rich taste. Cognac "Traditional" is a universal drink due to the ingredients contained in it. In order to improve the taste and aroma of cognac, Armenian winemakers added floral notes to the drink, which even better emphasized the taste of dark chocolate and the smell of oak bark.
Reviews about “Noah Traditional” cognac show that this drink is distinguished by its excellent quality. This is due to the fact that the grape from which brandy is made belongs to the noble ancient varieties growing in favorable conditions. The climate in these places of Armenia is ideal for the vine, which is used by local winemakers, producing an excellent drink.
Noah Classic
Armenian brandy, as the name implies, is a classic Armenian representative of drinks of this kind. However, it belongs to the vintage, as it has an endurance of seven years. This drink is a premium brandy, thanks to seven years of aging in oak barrels, it acquires a unique and noble taste.
Cognac “Noah Classic” is made from elite cognac spirits created from excellent grapes growing in Armenia. In this drink notes of chocolate and gentle vanilla are distinctly felt, and oak aroma gives astringency to it.
This cognac is both tart and tender. If immediately after drinking a glass you feel the searing sharpness of brandy alcohol, then after a short period of time you will feel the sweetness of chocolate with vanilla and the warmth of the drink.
The quality is at the highest level, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews. Also, the advantage of the drink can be attributed to its low price, which on average ranges from 2000 to 2500 rubles per 0.5 liter bottle. Price varies by package.
Reviews
How to distinguish a fake? Cognac "Noah", like all Armenian cognacs, has gained immense popularity among connoisseurs of spirits not only in our country but also abroad. But, unfortunately, such a quantity of grapes does not grow in the territory of Armenia that would allow producing sufficient volumes of cognac to satisfy demand. This is what scammers use to fill the market with counterfeit products.
The reviews on the Noah cognac tell about tips on how not to purchase a fake drink:
- When buying cognac, you need to pay attention to its consistency, a real drink is always a little thick, viscous. If you shake the liquid, then the remaining liquid will gradually fall down the walls. This will cause small air bubbles.
- The bottle itself is made of high-quality smooth glass; it should not have any stripes or splashes. The labels are embossed and have a clear pattern and bright colors.
- At Noah brandy, the lid is never made from food-grade plastic or polymers; it is made only from balsa wood. After the bottle is corked with such a cap, it is protected by shrink film, which is factory marked.
- It goes without saying that you need to purchase cognac in trusted stores that have the appropriate certificates and licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
To enjoy the wonderful taste of Noah cognac, to feel its chocolate shades, a floral bouquet, just select any drink from this line. Both "Traditional", "Five-year-old", and "Classic" will give you a pleasant experience during the tasting. Thanks to the quality of grapes, the industriousness of winemakers and the secrets of production, it turned out to create such a magnificent cognac.