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This information is cognitive / UNIAN collage, photo ua.depositphotos.comChoosing a drink for a family feast, a holiday in a circle of colleagues or for a gift, many look at the cognac because it is quite versatile. But did you ever think, what do stars on cognac mean. And no, it’s not just a decorative element.
Stars on cognac It is a real indicator of endurance and quality of this alcoholic beverage. Therefore, you need to understand more about this issue.
- Stars on cognac – what do mean
- Is the cognac 7 stars
- Classification of cognac vs, vsop, xo
- Cognac kv – which means
Stars on cognac – what do meanThe system of stars appeared almost two centuries ago – in 1865, thanks to the French cognac Hennessy House and directly to Morris Hennessy, who introduced the brand marking system with the stars, where each star meant a minimum holding time in barrels, where the least aged alcohol from the blend of formula matures.
This system “caught on” in the USSR. And in the post -Soviet space it is still used. In classic interpretation to understand eg, for example What is the difference of cognac 3 and 5 stars:
- 3 stars on cognac mean endurance for at least 3 years.
- 5 stars on cognac – at least 5 years.
The five -star drink was longer in oak barrels, making it softer, more saturated and fragrant. If you think about, which cognac is stronger – 3 or 5 starsthen formally strength is the same (usually 40%), but the taste and depth will be different.
Is the cognac 7 starsYes, such samples exist, especially in Armenian, Georgian and Moldavian production. These are drinks with longer exposure – from 7 years and above. As a rule, The maximum number of stars per cognac – 7 or 8, however, the French original cognacs of the star are not used at all.
Classification of cognac vs, vsop, xoThese designations – on the French manner – are used by manufacturers of cognac and brandy around the world. In addition, this classification system is more accurate and versatile than that used in post -Soviet countries.
Vs, vsop, xo – how old:
- Vs (Very Special) – Cognacs with such marking should have at least two years. Usually, they contain alcohols aged 2 to 5 years.
- VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) – from 4 years, although manufacturers can use alcohol with older exposure – from 6 to 12 years.
- What means xo on cognac – Extra Old – Minimum 10 years (by 2018 it was 6 years).
Cognac kv – which meansAlso in the post -Soviet system you can find a designation of KV – “cognac aged”. This means that the drink has been in a barrel for at least 6 years. There are also KVVK markings (cognac with an extra -class) and OS (special cognac) are even older and high -quality specimens.
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