Kwv Cognac Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cognac Base
Distillation
Aging Process
Method
Preparation of Grapes
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Select and harvest 15 kg of ripe white grapes. Ensure the grapes are clean and free of rot.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
Crush the harvested grapes to extract the juice. This can be done with a grape crusher or manually.
Fermentation
- 3
Mixing Ingredients
In a fermentation vessel, combine the crushed grape juice, 10 liters of water, and 50 grams of yeast.
- 4
Fermenting
Allow the mixture to ferment for about 2 to 3 weeks at a controlled temperature of around 20°C (68°F).
Distillation
- 5
First Distillation
Using a copper pot still, perform the first distillation of the fermented grape juice to separate the alcohol.
- 6
Second Distillation
Perform a second distillation to refine the alcohol and enhance flavors. Collect the heart of the distillation.
Aging Process
- 7
Aging in Barrels
Transfer the distilled spirit into 5 French oak barrels. Allow it to age for a minimum of 2 years to develop its flavor profile.
