Features of Armane and its difference from cognac.
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Now there are a huge number of various alcoholic beverages on store shelves. The most popular are drinks such as vodka, cognac and brandy. Among the assortment you can also find Armane. In this article we will talk about the features of this drink.
Armanyak What is it, what kind of drink?
This is a type of brandy, which is produced in one of the regions of France. Initially, the drink was obtained by distillation of wine. This was done in order to reduce transportation costs. As a result, a rectifical product was obtained, which was poured into barrels and transported. It is made of white grape varieties. The drink became known in the 14th century. At that time, its popularity was not very large due to an uncomfortable denouement of shipping. The name of the drink is due to the same area where it is produced.
Now the production of Armane is regulated by the government. In this regard, the fame of the drink has increased. Now Armanyak is considered a drink obtained by fermenting and subsequent distillation of white wine materials. Officially, an alcoholic drink is produced in three areas: the Derva Department (Gers), part of the Lands (Landes) and several cantons of Lo-I-Garonne.
For the manufacture of the drink, not many grape varieties are used: uni-blin, foil blanche (Pickpool), Colombar, Baco Blanc (22a-Bako). Of these varieties, quite soft alcohols are obtained, which are pleasantly drunk. This grape variety is resistant to fungi, so it is widely used.
What is the difference between Armane and brandy and brandy, and what is better: briefly
Brandy is the collective name of all alcoholic beverages obtained by fermenting and distillation of wine materials. Brandy belongs to cognac and Armane. There is a small difference between these drinks. Only an experienced taster can distinguish cognac from Armane. The fundamental difference in grape varieties and distillation features. Armane is distilled twice, and cognac only once. At the same time, Armane is stronger, the alcohol content is about 50%. Produce drinks in different regions. Barrels in which drinks are withstanded are also different. Armane is more expensive in cost, since it has more exposure and fortress.
Cognac and Armaniak belong to brandy and are obtained by distillation of wine materials. The difference in tastes can only be determined by an experienced taster.