Sommelier Erkin Tuzmukhamedov: biography, books

Who will dispute the assertion that alcohol is an integral part of Russian culture? Most likely, this component is already fixed on the genetic level. Is not this the peculiarity of the Russian mentality that prompted the classics to deduce the postulate: "Russia can not understand Russia ..."?

Anyway, it is not reasonable to struggle with alcohol consumption in Russia, it is universally recognized. But in fact at certain concentrations, alcohol is poison! A lot of books are written about his harmful effects on health and destiny, sad examples of the results of abuse are met at every step. How to deal with this?

Widely known in the circles of amateurs and wine experts, a member of the Russian Sommelier Association Erkin Tuzmukhamedov Studying the world of alcohol that has thrilled the whole life.

With his own ideas about when and which favorite "booze" (the famous shocking term used by the expert in his books and lectures) can turn into a poison, and when it is not only not harmful, but even useful, the famous sommelier willingly shares with all Willing.

His views on this burning topic are of interest to everyone who is far from hypocrisy, widely looks at life and is ready to accept the original philosophical approach of the master.

Erkin Tuzmukhamedov, sommelier

He is a leading Russian expert in the field of hard drinks, the author of numerous publications in well-known publications, a member of the judging commissions and international competitions of wines and spirits.

Besides, Erkin Tuzmukhamedov Dedicated to the topic of alcohol Several books that are used by many professionals and connoisseurs of drinks in Russia and the CIS as teaching aids. A well-known expert on alcoholic subjects conducts his own Internet blog, as well as radio and television programs.

It should also be said that Tuzmukhamedov is the owner of the school sommelier, In which everyone who wants to learn the secrets of his knowledge and skill learns.

But this is not limited to the life of a celebrity. His world is rich and multifaceted. Member of the Russian Association Erkin Tuzmukhamedov Is also an employee of the association of stuntmen "Master". In addition, he directs the ensemble of plywood music "Walruses" and is a soloist in it.

Finally, Erkin Tuzmukhamedov Systematically takes part in the world championships on slow smoking pipes.

What and how should a true gentleman drink?

According to the expert, the main thing he does in life is teaching the people how to drink properly. Basically, people choose beverages under the influence of established stereotypes, yielding to advertising, fashion, disinformation distributed by companies seeking to promote their product. Because of this in their body often gets a real poison, which, according to the expert, you can not drink.

Few of Russian connoisseurs of alcohol have a real concept about the culture of drinking alcoholic beverages, which is quite developed in Europe.

Because of this, in Russia, there is this problem - drunkenness.

According to Erkin Tuzmukhamedov, this traditional Russian social problem can not be combated by prohibitive methods. It is necessary to instill a culture of drinking alcohol for the new generation.

Erkin Tuzmukhamedov: biography

Talking about himself to reporters, the sommelier invariably calls his childhood "very hard". His father, professor, world-renowned political scientist, Rais Tuzmukhamedov, was very fond of testing how his son was doing his homework. And since both things were bad with mathematics, and the boy was allowed to walk only after he had completed all the tasks, mostly he had to stay at home. Thanks to this, he learned to read early.

Has also communicated to another. When my father was on business trips, which happened quite often, Erkin opened his cherished locker and ... tasted drinks from numerous beautiful foreign bottles.

At the age of 12 he first tried whiskey. It was the Japanese Suntory Kakubin, which the boy liked from the first sip. Since then, whiskey is the favorite sommelier drink. You can say that the master loved him from childhood.

"About a tasty and healthy whiskey"

So, quite seriously, I wanted to name one of my books Erkin Tuzmukhamedov.

Books Master: Whiskey of the World, Scotch Whiskey, Whiskey. Guide "," Strong alcoholic beverages of the world "," Gastronomic encyclopedia of whiskey "," Champagne and other sparkling wines of France "," Buchlo "- are intended for professionals of retail trade and restaurant business, and for a wide range of readers. In them for the first time in the domestic literature devoted to the alcoholic subject, the systematization of strong drinks on the basis of raw materials is presented. Much attention is paid to their review, the history of origin and technology of production, serving, storage. Tips are given: how, when, where and what, in fact, to drink.

But most importantly - they contain detailed information about one of the most interesting and diverse drinks in the world - Scotch whiskey. The history of origin, the technology of making, brands and varieties, the subtleties of tasting, the rules of drinking, set out on the example of one of the most popular in the world - Dewar's, immersing in interesting regional information - all this can make the reader a true connoisseur of whiskey.

About school of whiskey

Erkin Tuzmukhamedov considers this drink to be really useful for the body. The expert calls the dose: up to 120 g (3 portions of whiskey) are able to warm up and effectively "clear the brains". This drink the master considers absolutely self-sufficient - he is drunk with small sips without any snack.

He calls himself a real fan of this drink, who has tasted almost all varieties, knows a lot about whiskey and is ready to share his knowledge with others.

This is what the expert on whiskey Tuzmuhamedov Erkin looks like: a photo made during the tasting.

Not a theory, but practice

At one time, the sommelier created his own whiskey school - "The Angel's Share". The only teacher of the whiskey school, opened in March 2008, was the expert himself.

Erkin Tuzmukhamedov reads wishing lentils (photo above demonstrates the process).

The school organized meetings with whiskey manufacturers visiting Russia, other interesting guests of the country, drink lovers. The audience had the opportunity to talk with John Campbell (American science fiction writer), as well as Bill Samuels, owner of one of the US bourbon brands.

The rate at school was made not on theory, but on practice. Each lesson was supported by mandatory tasting (6 samples each), which gives an idea of the dynamics of the aging process, the influence of the barrel type on the taste of the drink, regional differences, etc.

"I discovered the world ..."

So begins his review of the school whiskey one of the listeners and adds: "... no, perhaps, a whole universe of Scotch whiskey ..."

Simple three components - yeast, water and malt - seemingly completely deprive the technology of preparation of the drink. But immersion in the variety of tastes, flavors and styles leaves the listeners confident that to grasp the exciting world of whiskey may not be enough for all life ...

Ambassador of Dewar's whiskey

Throughout the world, there are no admirers of Scotch whiskey. But the secrets of the production of the drink, its history, rules of use are known to a few.

Erkin Tuzmukhamedov is a real expert in this drink. At his small distillery, at the dacha, the crafter from time to time personally produces whiskey. Running work early in the morning, in the evening, receives 3 liters of 70-degree beverage, in the technology of manufacturing which for him there are no secrets.

Sommelier is the ambassador of Dewar's whiskey in Russia, he started cooperation with the brand not only because of the admiration for the drink, but also out of respect for the founder of the company, Tommy Duar, who was much ahead of his time.

Teaching at the Academy of Dewar's whiskey, Erkin Tuzmukhamedov briefly and affordably shared his knowledge with restaurateurs and simply connoisseurs of the drink.

"Do not interfere with whiskey and cola"

When asked how it is right to drink whiskey, Erkin Tuzmukhamedov responds that every person has a special, very useful technological hole in his head, into which to pour a drink with glassware.

And seriously, the most important thing to remember is that good whiskey is not drunk either with ice or with coke.

The aged drink, first of all, gives pleasure to aroma. As is known, all aromatic compounds are volatile. The effect of low temperature (ice) significantly reduces the release of flavor.

Cola is a terrible poison. Cola contains such components that corrode rust on metal. You can imagine how effectively it corrodes the walls of the human stomach. Cola is capable of killing everything, not to mention the taste and aroma of whiskey. But if the whiskey is bad - then you can drink it with cola.

A good dear whiskey is better to drink in nature, so that the aroma and taste of the drink is not interrupted by urban smog. And it is better not to smoke at the same time. And if you smoke, it's only cigars.

About the school sommelier

In 2009, not satisfied with the role of the invited expert on strong alcohol, which he had to perform in all Moscow schools, sommelier Erkin Tuzmukhamedov decided to found his own, in which he is co-owner. Its educational institution is registered at: Leningradskoe shosse, 96, building 1, p. 1. Moscow, 125195.

Deep professional experience of teachers, received over the years of work in the role of leading tasters, experts and bartenders - that is what this sommelier school is based on. Erkin Tuzmukhamedov Offers listeners a detailed historical account of the birth of the drink, information on the geography of production, the technology of cooking, classification of varieties.

The most important part of the courses are practical classes - tasting strong drinks: whiskey, cognac, rum or vodka.

Also, students are offered short courses on types of cigars, bar crafts and mixology.

As it is clear from the announcement, classes at the school are held on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting at 19:00 and "until the last drop in the last bottle", therefore it is not recommended for students to come to school by private transport.

About vodka and alcoholism

Journalists often ask him how an expert on strong drinks refers to such a stereotypic drink as vodka. Erkin Tuzmukhamedov considers vodka to be one of the biggest deceptions of the twentieth century. The fact that GOST CIS issued for vodka - this is actually pure neutral alcohol, diluted with water to 40 degrees. In physics, this is called a binary mixture, where only two components are mixed.

Whiskey, tequila, rum contain a huge amount of ingredients, among which ethyl alcohol is about 40%. Everything else is impurities, which create a fragrance and a bouquet of flavor. Vodka is just ethanol, which can be called a weapon of slow genocide.

Alcoholism can get sick from anything: from wine, and from beer, and from the same whiskey. It's all about culture, self-discipline of a person.

But the quickest and most effective dependence is produced precisely from the consumption of alcohol without impurities.

Alcoholism in the CIS countries is a real social problem, the percentage of patients here is much higher than in Europe, although Europeans drink just as much. But abroad, vodka is drunk in cocktails, and Russians are divorced from drinking alcohol with glasses.

His meetings and conversations Erkin Tuzmukhamedov always completes the traditional "alcoholic" wish: "Take care of the liver!"