Five Star Armenian Brandy
Notes: This is a Armenian Brandy - sometimes referred to as Armenian Cognac but that designation is no longer allowed as it does not come from the Cognac region of France. .It comes from the Yerevan region of Armenia. Vintners use the Armenian grapes Mskhali, Garan, Dmak, Voskeat, Kangun and the Georgian grape Rkatsiteli in the production of brandy from that area. Armenian Brandy was a favorite of Winston Churchill.
First Impression: Dried fruits, yenidje sobranie tobacco, leather and almonds. A dry sherry smell, muscat grapes, much drier and more restrained than the Ara Jan Armenian Brandy.
Appearance: Amber/gold color, leaves thin coat and long legs on swirling. Could be mistaken for a younger bourbon in color.
Taste: More like a Armagnac than its cousin Ara Jan. Fruity, sherry notes, black pepper, sobranie tobacco and a mild, slightly hot or warming finish. It lets you know you are drinking brandy.