Cognac is a strong spirits favorite by many, created from some varieties of white grapes by special technology. It includes double distillation of cognac and its subsequent aging in oak barrels. Homeland of this drink with an exquisite and delicate aroma, leaving a long aftertaste, is the city of Cognac in the French department of Charente. Now cognac is produced in many countries, although according to the international classification only a drink made in the region of Charente can be called cognac. All other beverages, created using the same technology, but produced outside the Charente region, are called brandies.
The most expensive cognacs in the world are made from the best grape varieties and have a special endurance.
To obtain the highest quality cognac, you need to have extensive knowledge and special secrets of production. As a rule, they are transmitted only by inheritance. In the world there are not so many old houses engaged in the production of elite cognac. These include CAMUS, HENNESSU and ANDRE PETIT &FILS.Famous producers of cognac occasionally produce limited series and pieces of fragrant drink. The price of one bottle in this case can make up a whole state.
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Hennessy Richard
Cognac Hennessy Richard was created in 1996 in honor of Richard Hennessy, the founder of the Hennessy cognac house. The composition of the drink includes rare cognac spirits. Some of them are about 200 years old. This precious cognac is made from the grape variety of Folle Blanche in 1830 and 1860.It was completely destroyed by the pest of the phylloxera in 1870, which adds an even rarity to the drink. The cost of one copy is 258 thousand rubles. This is one of the most expensive cognacs in the world.
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Jenssen Arcana
About 5 thousand dollars are ready to pay gourmets for one of the most expensive cognacs in the world - Jenssen Arcana .The aging of this drink is 100 years. Released in a limited edition of 600 bottles. It is divided into decanters made of sapphire glass with platinum coating, made in the form of a heart. Each bottle of priceless beverage is stored in a box of precious wood.
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Martell Creation Cognac In Handcarved Baccarat Decanter
Extraordinary Martell Creation Cognac In Handcarved Baccarat Decanter is one of the most expensive cognacs in the world. The price of one bottle is about 7 thousand dollars. The drink of a luxurious gold color with shimmering shades of copper and mahogany was aged for about 100 years. Has an exquisite bouquet of fruits, walnut, cedar, natural leather, sandalwood and spices.
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Johnnie Walker: Le Voyage de Delamain
One of the most expensive cognacs in the world - Johnnie Walker: Le Voyage de Delamain , created by the cognac house "Delamen".It was introduced in 2007 and many consider it to be the most refined cognac in the world. The basis of the drink is cognac spirits, which number not less than 150 years. Cognac has a complex bouquet of hues, among which are the flavors of tobacco, leather, coffee, praline, white chocolate and spices. It has a strong, but elegant aftertaste.500 bottles of an exclusive drink were created, poured into crystal decanters at a cost of 7400 dollars.
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Talent de Thomas Hine
The most expensive cognac in the world is Talent de Thomas Hine .It was released in 1991 in honor of the bicentenary of the house "Hine".The drink is poured into crystal bottles created by Baccarat masters. Each copy is numbered and stored in a wooden case made of precious wood. The cost of the drink is approximately 1 million rubles.
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Hardy Perfection
One of the most expensive cognacs in the world, Hardy Perfection , is made from a very rare type of French Colombard grapes. It is believed that this is the oldest cognac that exists today in the world, whose age is 140 years. But the value of this drink is determined not only by its venerable age. It has the refined taste of a century old oak. Cognac is poured into crystal decanters from "Cristalleries Daum".It was created 300 bottles of this drink worth 12 thousand dollars. Each instance has a unique number and a certificate of authenticity.
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Heine 250
One of the most expensive cognacs Hein 250 was created in honor of the 250th anniversary of the brand house Hine. It is poured into Baccarat crystal bottles. On each of them there is a signature of the designer of the company Andre Putman. Cognac is produced by a limited collection. A delicate refined bouquet of the drink opens with fruit notes. Worth Hain 250 1 million 350 thousand rubles.
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Black Pearl Louis XIII
The three most expensive cognacs in the world include Black Pearl Louis XIII from the brand house Remy Martin Cognac .The price of one copy is more than 50 thousand dollars. The drink has a unique taste due to the mixing of 1200 grades of cognac spirits and aging in a barrel made from limousine oak. Cognac Black Pearl Louis XIII 100 years. It was produced 358 bottles of a unique drink, each of which is numbered. The bottles were created after the model of an antique metal jar, allegedly found on the battlefield between Catholics and Huguenots. It was purchased by the Marten family and kept in the museum.
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Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac
Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac , whose value is about 187 thousand dollars, was created in honor of the century of one of the founders of the house, Kilian Hennessy. This is a special limited series, within the framework of which 100 bottles of cognac were produced. Each copy is stored in a locked aluminum box with mirror walls. When you turn the key, the lid opens, and the bottle, complete with four glasses, instructed with golden leaves, rises from a special groove on the pedestal of velvet. Despite the high price, all 100 bottles of one of the most expensive cognacs in the world were immediately sold out. At the same time, buyers wanted to remain anonymous.
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Henri IV, Cognac Grande Champagne
The price of the most expensive cognac in the world is equivalent to the cost of a supercar. For a bottle of Henri IV, Cognac Grande Champagne , a connoisseur of fine drinks will have to pay 1 million 875 thousand dollars. This cognac is made according to an old recipe, numbering more than 200 years. The secret of making the drink is owned by the direct descendants of Henry IV of Great, the King of France. Cognac has a hundred-year endurance and is poured into a diamond-decorated bottle of platinum and 24-carat gold, made in the form of a sea shell. The most expensive cognac in the world has found its buyer in 2009.In Dubai, a bottle of precious metals with precious contents was bought by an Arab sheik.