There are more than 20 thousand cognac houses located in different countries of the world. However, the worldwide popularity is fixed mainly for the drinks produced in France. The most expensive cognac in the world is also from there.
$ 2 million per bottle
The rating of the most prestigious and expensive cognacs in the world is compiled every year. For several years in a row, the palm has been held by a French-made drink called "King Henry IV" (Henri IV Dudognon).
Its recipe dates back to 1776 and, of course, is kept in the strictest confidence. This cognac is produced only by direct descendants of the French king Henry the Fourth. This is just one of its highlights.
Cognac is a living water that can prolong life, flutter a sad mood, keep youth and revive hearts. This is exactly what was said about this alcohol during the reign of Henry II.
The cognac spirits included in its composition are aged in oak barrels for at least one century. At the same time, the barrels themselves must undergo preliminary drying in air for five years. During aging in barrels, the strength of Henri IV Dudognon reaches the desired degree. The share of alcohol in the drink is 41%.
In 2009, a bottle of this cognac was sold at one of the auctions in Dubai for $ 2 million. The drink is worth a fortune, but he quickly found a buyer.
Precious container
The cost of cognac is determined not only by the skill of winemakers, a special recipe and aging conditions, but also by the original design of the container. Henri IV Dudognon comes in one of the most luxurious bottles ever.
It is poured into a vessel made of the highest standard platinum and 24-karat gold. It is adorned with 6,500 sparkling diamonds and other precious stones. The shape of the bottle resembles a shell of an unusual shape. It weighs 8 kilograms and contains a liter of an exclusive drink.
The most popular French jeweler Jose Davalos worked on the creation of such an unusual container.
Top 5 most expensive cognacs in the world
In the first place in the ranking of the most expensive cognacs in the world, of course, is the Guinness book holder Henri IV Dudognon.
The second line is occupied by Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac. The cost of one bottle of it is $ 187,500. This cognac is made from the best Hennessy spirits aged from 47 to 100 years. It is sold with a bronze tray.
In third place is Remy Martin Cognac Black Pearl Louis XIII, which costs $ 51,560 per bottle. Its highlight is that it is a mixture of 1200 cognac spirits aged from 40 to 100 years. The drink has a pronounced aroma of cinnamon, ginger, fruit and Cuban cigars.
Hardy Perfection 140 years ranks fourth. It costs $ 12,100 and is the oldest cognac in the world. There are documents that confirm this. He is over 140 years old. However, its reserves are limited, so it is considered a great success to purchase this drink. Its taste clearly has notes of coffee and chocolate.
Closes the top five most expensive Johnnie Walker cognacs: Le Voyage de Delamain with a price of $ 7,400. The drink is a mixture of Le Voyage and Delamain cognac brands. It has a very complex taste, which combines the aromas of tobacco, leather and oriental spices.
