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Ararat Brandy

↳ from Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian brandy made from local grapes, aged in oak. Winston Churchill reportedly liked it, and Armenians say it is cognac-like in quality.

History

Brandy production began in 1887 when Nerses Tairyan opened a distillery in Yerevan. The Yerevan Brandy Company, later called Ararat, is the best-known maker.

Ingredients

  • Grapes (Voskehat, Mskhali, Garan Dmak)
  • Oak barrels
  • Water

How it's made

  1. Ferment white grapes into wine
  2. Distil twice in copper stills
  3. Age in Armenian oak barrels
  4. Blend different ages
  5. Bottle

Famous brands & makers

  • Ararat (Yerevan Brandy Company)
  • Noy
  • Proshyan

For readers of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

Ratings & notes

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