Chocolate cognac: what is it and an overview of 5 brands
Chocolate cognac - this is an elite alcohol, it is not distinguished into a separate variety. This is just a representative of the brandy line. It is unique in that it combines the strength of a classic drink with the flavors of chocolate and a long-lasting aftertaste that reveals almonds. Will be a great addition to an important event or romantic date.
The history of chocolate cognac
The emergence of this taste is associated with King Louis XVIII, who ruled France in the XIII century. According to legend, he was presented with a set of chocolate dishes as a gift. One day he drank cognac from an edible glass, and the glass began to melt, mixed with the drink and gave it a special flavor.
Unfortunately, this is just a beautiful fairy tale, because chocolate in the XIII century was drunk, not eaten. Hard, as we know it today, was patented five centuries later. Nevertheless, the legend has gained considerable popularity.
Popular brands of chocolate cognac
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A budget option. Has an amber color that shimmers with gold. The taste has a clear black currant and sweetness. The aroma is fruity with chocolate hints.
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Monte Choco, 5 years old
Translated as "chocolate mountain". The color is deep amber. The aroma has notes of flowers and chocolate. The taste is soft, pleasant, with almonds, oak, and light spice.
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Color - dark amber with red tints. Sweet in taste with pronounced tones of chocolate and dried fruit. Prunes stand out in the aroma.
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Tsar Tigran, 15 years old
Brandy with a multifaceted flavor of berries, chocolate and floral hints. Chestnut. The aroma is dominated by dried fruits, spices and flowers.
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Copper with golden tints. The flavor combines oak, coffee and chocolate. The aroma is complex with vanilla and chocolate notes.
How and what to drink chocolate cognac with
It is better to serve this type of alcohol in tulip glasses: their narrowed top helps to reveal even the most complex bouquets. The ideal serving temperature is 22°C. It is recommended to chill the glasses beforehand and let the cognac stand open for about 10 minutes.
Fill the snifter 1/3 full, twist it and look closely. The longer the cognac is aged, the denser it is and the slower it will drain from the walls. It will warm up from the warmth of your hands and give off even more flavors. You need to drink in small sips to feel everything - from the notes to the aftertaste.
The drink is suitable not only for consumption in its pure form as a digestif. It can be added to baked goods, desserts, cocktails, punch and even coffee and tea. Coffee, as a rule, goes well with any dark drinks. Punch, made from 2 parts of red dry wine and 1 part of cognac, will taste like mulled wine.
Update: 21.03.2020
Category: Brandy and Cognac