There were times when there were very few cognacs in our country. But now the large assortment of these products does not surprise anyone. If in the days of the USSR we had only goods from Armenia, now you can choose brandy of various brands and countries of origin.
When buying cognac, the most important thing is not to make the wrong choice. After all, it is difficult not to get confused in the wide variety of these alcoholic beverages. First, you need to figure out what the stars mean on cognac, and what kind of drink is better to choose. Cognac products differ in the alcohol on which they are infused. Russian cognacs have their own aging classification: ordinary (3-5 years) and vintage (6-8 years). It is believed that a good drink is one that has been directly aged well (8-10 years). Each star on the label represents 1 year of aging. The French classification of cognac is slightly different. In France, only one that is directly made from grapes is considered a good drink. French cognacs undergo a very strict test. You can find out about their exposure by reading the label. But how to figure out what the labels on the bottles mean? Everything is very simple here. V. S - aging from 2 years, V. O - aging 3 years, V. S. O. R. - exposure 4 years, V. V. S. O. R. - exposure 5 years. And finally, the best X. O - 6 years of aging. Cognacs aged over 6 years are no longer included in this classification, since the blending of this drink is no longer controlled in any way. Names such as "Extra" and "Napoleon" can also be found on the labels, which means that the drink has been aged for 20-50 years. These are the most important insignia that are shown on the labels of cognacs. These drinks also differ in tastes and shades, for this they are aged in special appropriate barrels to give one or another taste. As you can see, the packaging of cognac can tell a lot about it.
