Ararat

Meet Ararat, the Armenian brandy that's been quietly perfecting its craft in Yerevan since 1887. It starts with white grapes grown in Armenia, twice-distilled and rested in Caucasian oak, with local Katnakhbyur spring water doing the slow work. The core five-year expression pours silky and warm, with rich fruit, dried grapes, and a whisper of tobacco and dry sherry, finishing long and gentle. Sip it neat after dinner, or let it anchor a thoughtful evening of good conversation.