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Brandy brand “Derbent” is a creation of the Derbent Brandy Factory.
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History of cognac Derbent
In 1861, there was a winery in Derbent. Winemakers received a satisfactory response to obtaining benefits for the production of alcohol throughout Derbent, and this gave rise to the active production of alcoholic products.
In 1960, several independent wineries joined the company and it was decided to unite the production in the Derbent winery.
In 1914, during the First World War, a dry law was introduced, as a result of which an active fight against drunkenness was actively waged, vineyards were destroyed in many territories, but the Derbent brandy producer managed to save most of its land.
In 1925, the company resumed the production of wines and cognacs.
In 1957, the company’s technologists developed the first recipe for Derbent cognac.
Currently, the most modern technologies and equipment are involved in the production of alcoholic beverages at the enterprise. The products are filled with local traditions and flavor, and the work of talented professional employees successfully create grandiose masterpieces that are very popular among consumers.
In 2010, at the international exhibition Prodexpo in Moscow, a tasting competition was held, at which Derbent 5 star cognac won a gold medal, and Derbent won a bronze medal.
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Types of cognac Derbent
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The drink has a dark amber color with highlights of mahogany. It has a delicate aroma with vanilla notes and a light bewitching taste with chocolate touches.
Derbent 3 star
Cognac amber color with golden highlights. It has a delicate floral-vanilla aroma with hints of dried fruit. The taste is soft and delicate with an aftertaste of prunes.
Derbent 5 star
Dark amber cognac. The aroma is bright with nuances of fruit and oak notes. The taste is pure with tones of chocolate and aftertaste of honey.
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Cognac is based on cognac spirits made from the 1962 grape harvest.
Due to the age of the spirits from which the drink is produced, it acquires a multifaceted palette of taste. Complex aroma with multifaceted notes of chocolate, cinnamon and cardamom.
How and with what to drink Derbent
It is customary to cool the drink to a temperature of 20 ° C and pour into cognac glasses – snifters or ordinary glasses in the form of a tulip, no more than 50 ml at a time.
Glasses are held in the palm of your hand for some time, warmed by the warmth of your body and consumed in small sips. In addition to the traditional way of tasting, a strong drink can be used to prepare various cocktails.
How to distinguish original Derbent cognac from a fake
There are a lot of counterfeits in the modern market of alcoholic products. The only way not to fall for low-quality products is to pay attention to the signs of high-quality Derbent cognac:
Bottle labels must be perfectly shaped and symmetrical.
The consistency of the drink should be homogeneous without turbidity and sediment at the bottom of the container.
Cognac has a viscous consistency, and when the container is shaken, it slowly flows down the walls in small drops.
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Relevance: 23.02.2020
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