Cognac Elder: about the brand, types and review of taste

One of the most popular cognacs of domestic production (or rather brandy) is produced in the Stavropol Territory, at the Alvisa Alcohol Group factories.

The drink is distinguished by a peculiar bouquet, original design, a wide range of varieties and an affordable price.

It belongs to the category of “ecological” cognacs, which is confirmed by the certificates “Rostest-Quality” and “Leaf of Life”.

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Briefly about the manufacturers

The head office of the international company “Alvisa Group” is located in Barcelona. The company has been producing and distributing wines and spirits since 1969.

On the territory of Russia, the company owns 2 enterprises: the Stavropol Wine and Cognac Factory (SVKZ) and the Mineralnye Vody Grape Wine Factory (MZVV).

In the early 2000s, both production facilities were reconstructed and modernized. Since 2006, SVKZ has been one of the three leaders among Russian cognac producers, since 2011 it has been ranked first in terms of their production in the Russian Federation.

Today, AAG products are presented in all retail chains in the country and enjoy well-deserved popularity. The Elderishina brand was first introduced to the market in 2004 and already in 2015 became the leader in terms of sales in the subpremium segment.

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Manufacturing specifics

Cognac is produced from selected grape distillates according to classical French technology without the use of artificial colors and flavors.

Raw materials are grown in the Spanish region of Castilla La Mancha.

The distillation is performed twice in Charente-type apparatuses. For aging, old Limousin oak barrels are used, in which spirits spend from 3 to 25 years.

The finished product is poured into original bottles of an unusual shape (different for each type) and sealed with natural cork.

Also on sale are souvenir items in the form of a flask and in a gift box.

Types of cognacs “Elder”

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  1. Elder 3 years

    A classic balanced blend of 3-year-old distillates.

    It has a delicate golden-amber hue and a woody-oily bouquet with hints of dried fruits, flowers, and a light spicy accent.

    Taste: deep, round, intense, with a long, layered finish.

    Gastronomic couples: hot dishes, coffee. Suitable for creating cocktails and desserts.

  2. Elder 5 years

    A harmonious blend of spirits aged in oak for at least 5 years. It has a rounded taste with hints of bitter chocolate and vanilla.

    Excellent aroma and long aftertaste are brightly revealed in cocktails and in pure form.

  3. Elder 7 years

    Mature brandy with a strong, resinous, balanced taste. Winner of 5 gold medals in specialized competitions.

    Consists of spirits aged for at least 7 years in oak.

    The bouquet is dominated by nutty and chocolate tones. Finish: long lasting with a rich tart aroma.

  4. Elder 12 years

    An elegant blend of distillates aged for at least 12 years.

    It has a deep amber-golden hue and a harmonious bouquet with light tones of raisins, dried fruits and vanilla.

  5. Elder 25 years

    The pinnacle of the skill of oenologists of the Alvisa company. Created from 25 year old distillates.

    The tart bouquet is dominated by spicy-resinous, honey-floral, fruity and chocolate notes with soft woody and nutty undertones. meadow flowers and revealing itself.

  6. Elder Alpine Honey

    New, first introduced in 2017. The composition includes natural Alpine honey.

    The soft cognac bouquet is set off by honey-floral tones, accents of spices, oak and caramelized orange.

  7. Elder In Single Barrel

    A series of extra strong cognacs, aged and bottled from one barrel (American oak). First introduced in 2016.

    Drinks have a bronze-gold color, a rich bouquet with notes of caramel, resin, chocolate, burnt wood and spices, and a long aftertaste.

  8. Elder Sherry Barrel

    The drink is a beautiful golden-red color, aged in Spanish sherry casks.

    The aroma contains notes of citrus fruits, baked apple, porcini mushrooms.

    The multifaceted taste pleases with light minerality, accents of nuts, dried fruits, sea salt, spices and a long sherry finish.

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Relevance: 06.06.2019

Tags: Brandy and Cognac, Cognac Brands

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