Yerevan Brandy Company (Ararat)
Երևանի կոնյակի գործարան
Armenia's most famous brandy distillery, offering tours of century-old cellars, the Churchill story and the Peace Barrel, plus tastings of aged brandies.
The Yerevan Brandy Company (Ararat) stands beside Victory Bridge above the Hrazdan River gorge; its predecessor was founded in 1887. Tours last about 1 to 1.5 hours and cover the aging cellars with oak barrels, the “Peace Barrel” bearing the signatures of statesmen from around the world, and the story of Stalin sending Armenian brandy to Churchill. The tour ends with a tasting package of brandies aged from 3 to more than 20 years, paired with chocolate. Reservations must be made on the official website. Prices depend on the tasting level, and guided tours are available in several languages, including English and Chinese. It is about a 5-minute taxi ride from Republic Square.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (by timed reservation)
Nearby sights
- Sergei Parajanov Museum
- Blue Mosque
- Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex
- Republic Square
- History Museum of Armenia
- GUM Market
- Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral