Kinovsky cognac: history, review, types, how to drink and distinguish a fake

In 2005, specialists from the Moscow Wine and Cognac Factory launched a new type of brandy under the brand name “Kinovsky” in connection with the 65th anniversary of the Moscow factory.

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History of the Moscow wine and cognac factory “KiN”

The date of launching the production of alcoholic beverages is considered to be 1940 in the village of Khimki, Moscow Region. The plant produced kvass and various syrups.

1945 after the end of World War II, the plant was renamed the Khimki Juice and Infusion Plant.

1978 for the first time, the factory began to produce alcoholic products and renamed it the Moscow Factory of Dagestan Wines.

1985 during the anti-alcohol campaign, the plant was again renamed KiN (Concentrates and drinks).

1994 the plant fell into private ownership (was privatized). In the same years, the production of high-quality cognacs from French spirits was launched.

2000 the plant began to increase the capacity of the production of alcoholic products, conquering an increasing territory of consumers.

New modernized equipment and the accumulated experience of employees, which was passed down through generations, made it possible to produce high quality cognac with a unique taste.

Production features

For the production of brandy, the company imports high-quality spirits from the French region.

The popularity of French raw materials is due to the fact that they are popular due to the predominance of intense floral and vanilla notes in their aroma.

The entire line of drinks is stored in ventilated warehouses at temperatures from +5 to +25 degrees.

Types of Kinovsky cognac

  1. 3 stars

    The finished drink has a golden color with amber notes.

    It has a fruity aroma with hints of vanilla and a tart honey aftertaste.

    Fortress 40%. Exposure 3 years. Fortress 40%. It is bottled in 0.25 l and 0.5 liter bottles.

  2. 4 stars

    The drink has a rich amber color.

    It has a bright sweet aroma with chocolate notes and aftertaste of prunes with light woody notes.

    Fortress 40%. Exposure 4 years. It is bottled in 0.25 l and 0.5 liter bottles.

  3. 5 stars

    The drink has a rich amber color.

    It has a bright sweet aroma of vanilla and almonds with floral and fruity notes. Long aftertaste of apples combined with chocolate.

    Fortress 40%. Exposure 5 years. Bottled in bottles of 0.1 l, 0.25 l, 0.35 l, 0.5 l and 0.7 liters.

  4. 6 stars

    Cognac has a rich amber color.

    It has a harmonious, mild taste with vanilla-chocolate notes and a fruity aftertaste.

    Fortress 40%. Exposure 6 years. It is bottled in bottles of 0.5 liters and 0.7 liters.

  5. 7 stars

    Cognac has a dark amber color. It has an intense taste with hints of chocolate and prunes.

    Has an aftertaste of vanilla and spices.

    Fortress 40%. Exposure of spirits from 7 to 14 years. It is bottled in 0.5 liter bottles.

How to distinguish a fake from an original

  1. Cognac is poured into a flask-shaped container with an embossed company logo.

  2. The label is flat with a high resolution and quality image. On the back there is technical information about the product.

  3. Bottles with a volume of 0,5 l and 0,7 l are sealed with a cork stopper, a container of a smaller nominal value is closed with a regular stopper.

  4. The barcode on the product begins with the numbers 460 (manufacturer Russia).

How and with what to drink cognac Kinovsky

Any strong drink is quite whimsical in the choice of snacks. Since the combination is wrong, it may not reveal the flavors of the alcoholic beverage enough.

The optimum serving temperature is considered to be 20 C.

Warming the glass in your hand, you need to add a couple of pieces of ice to feel the fullness of taste.

The perfect addition to this wonderful drink is chocolate, which is in perfect harmony with the vanilla notes of cognac, cheese, which emphasizes the fruity notes of the drink, as well as hot dishes and seafood.

Interesting Facts

  1. The name “Kinovsky” comes from the abbreviation KiN – Concentrates and Drinks.

  2. In 2012, the company issued a sonorous slogan for Kinovsky cognac – “Ice to taste!”. This is due to the fact that manufacturers suggest adding ice to a glass with a drink to better reveal the aroma and taste sensations.

The KiN company organizes interesting excursions to the wine and cognac factory with tasting.

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Relevance: 08.01.2020

Tags: Brandy and Cognac, Brandy Brands

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