Yerevan Brandy Factory: Armenian Brandy Tasting Tour
Enjoy an expert introduction to the 150-year-old spirit of Armenian Brandy in this masterclass. Visit the famous Yerevan Brandy Factory and learn how its unique flavour is created, why it’s given names of "Ararat", "Akhtamar", "Dvin" etc. and how to distinguish between different blends and vintages. During this 1-hour tour, you will learn all about its production: selection and harvest of the grapes, brandy making, distillation, ageing, and bottling. You will participate actively in a tasting workshop with an expert who will introduce you to the elixir of brandy and help you discover the various distinctive flavours, characteristics, vintages and blends of the excellent brandy. Enjoy a full presentation and taste 3 sorts of brandy from different vintages, ages and blends. At the end of the tour, you will be able to recognize and appreciate a well-balanced good brandy.
Options
English Option
Duration: 1 hour
What's included in Yerevan Brandy Factory: Armenian Brandy Tasting Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
ARARAT Museum
Reveal the facets of mastery by visiting the aging workshop on a tour of the ARARAT Museum. At the end of the excursion, you will take part in the brandy tasting of 10-year-old ARARAT "Akhtamar", 20-year-old ARARAT "Nairi" and fifteen-year-old ARARAT "Vaspurakan".
Inclusions
- Tastings of a minimum of 3 cognacs, from 3 to 30 years of age
- Water
- Chocolate
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You have to go to the reception and tell them your full name (e.g. "Melissa McCarthy" and our company name (Ayrarat Tour). Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time.