How to drink cognac: experts advise

The history of the origin of this noble drink goes back to the distant past. Thus, the wine product highly valued today appeared in France in the 17th century. It was an unexpected discovery of winemakers, when they had to reduce the volume of wine exported by distillation. As a result, a cognac spirit was obtained - a liquid with a thin oak flavor and remarkable taste qualities.

Already in those distant times arose the question of how to drink cognac. At the court of Louis XIV, for example, it was used diluted in water and in small portions. At present, the consumption has turned into an elegant ceremony, especially in his homeland - in France, which is considered the world leader in the manufacture and consumption of this magnificent drink.

Cognacs produced today can be divided into three main groups:

• Single;
• Vintage;
• Collectible.

All experts who know how to drink cognac correctly, assure that with age this elite drink becomes darker, and its taste is denser and even more ennobled. The matured product of high quality has a thick transparent consistency, its droplets of droplets dripping on the walls leave a kind of "cognac legs", as they are called specialists.

Philosophy of use

For several years, and sometimes decades, the young wine turned into a drink, which has its own character and its history. Therefore it is not clear how to drink cognac in a hurry, because he does not tolerate fuss. They need to enjoy leisurely in comfortable home conditions or in the warm atmosphere of close people.

It is not accepted to have anything to eat. Seizure lemon was introduced by the Russian Tsar Nicholas II and except for Russians no one else is used. French cognac is not Russian vodka or tequila, and does not need an additional beat of taste. Drink, as a rule, after a feast in the pure state is consumed. During the meal you can not feel and appreciate all the splendor of his taste and bouquet. And drink it in small sips, holding for a few seconds in your mouth, then to experience the bliss of aftertaste.

A glass or a glass

To get real pleasure from cognac, you need to feel its exquisite aroma. This noble drink can not be offended, using from glasses or glasses. Pour it into special globular glasses, which are called sniffers. Their sharply tapering upward shape allows you to fully feel the whole charm of the aroma of the drink.

A glass for cognac can have a capacity of 70 to 400 grams. But in any case, the drink is poured only to the level of the widest part of the sniffer, about a quarter of its volume. Cognac can not be pre-cooled, its temperature at the supply should be slightly above room temperature. Also it is not recommended to warm up the glass specially before drinking brandy. A glass is recommended firstly to hold a little in the palm of your hand - from the warmth of human hands, the drink begins to open its bouquet of aromas more actively. He is poured into a glass just to keep him warm from human heat.