Product description
Ararat Brandy has been produced since 1887 originally by Yerevan Brandy Co. and more recently by Ararat Brandy Co.
According to the current regulations, Ararat brandy can only be distilled from locally grown grape varieties, including: Voskehta, Garan Dmak, Mskhali, Kangun and Rkatsiteli. Armenia has excellent conditions for grape growing, the best grapes come from the Ararat Valley, located at the foot of Mount Ararat. In 1999, Pernod Ricard purchased the Yerevan Brandy Company for $30 million. Ararat Nairi is a super-premium version of this brandy. Its name refers to the ancient land of Nairi stretching across the hills of Armenia, first mentioned in the 13th century BC. Today, Nairi is a poetic name for Armenia. This brandy is aged for at least 20 years in barrels made of Caucasian oak (Quercus macranthera).
Nose: rich, caramel, toffee, cocoa powder, apricots, oranges, plums, dark grapes, pine nuts, burnt bread crust, cinnamon, pepper, hints of potpourri and cedar.
Palate: honey-roasted nuts, apricots, oranges, quince jam, dark chocolate, caramel, toffee, cinnamon, cloves, notes of tobacco and oak.
Finish: quite long, with notes of vanilla, honey, cinnamon, orange peel, chocolate, tobacco and oak.