Cognac Ararat "Akhtamar", gift box "Art Collection", 0.7 L

Origin of the name cognac "Akhtamar" is surrounded by a beautiful legend: once upon a time, in the 10th century, King Gagik I Bagratuni dynasty built a luxurious royal palace on the island of Akhtamar in Lake Van, located in the heart of the medieval principality of Great Armenia. Excellent spacious residence was surrounded by lush green parks and orchards. The name of this small island inspired by the legend of the love of the beautiful princess Tamara boy who drowned in the deep blue waters of Lake Van, with the words "Oh, Tamar."

Yerevan Brandy Company offers a limited edition special series cognacs for art lovers and connoisseurs of noble drink - "Art Collection". Unique packaging created by the Canadian artist of Armenian descent Garen Bedrosyanom, is a model of modern abstract painting, fully conveys the unique aesthetics of Ararat and confirms the status of brandy as works of art. The collection, which includes several images of the actual artist, started with a beautiful ancient Armenian legend "Akhtamar" Love Princess Tamara and brave young man, ready every night to risk his life in the harsh waves of Lake Van for his beloved. Artist colorful carnival orgy of colors accurately conveys the sense element and the flame of passion, engulfing the two lovers. Abstract composition of the talented creator is in resonance with a rich, complex, but at the same time very elegant, flavor and taste of cognac Ararat "Akhtamar".

Cognac Ararat, which produces Yerevan Brandy Company - is a national legend that embodies the unique spirit of Armenia, its rich cultural and historical heritage, as well as the famous craftsmanship of the Armenian masters. This magnificent drink has long been a mandatory attribute of the lifestyle of many generations of our country. And today, after more than a hundred years, Ararat is best known as the Armenian cognac in his homeland of Armenia and around the world.

Brandy production in Armenia began in 1887, when Nerses Tairyan, which is the first guild merchant, built a wine-distillery, which first began to produce Armenian brandy. It was then born of innovation and technology is still the hallmark of the brand Ararat. Later, the company acquired the owner of the famous partnership in Russia "NL Shustov and Sons. " Ararat brandy become so popular that after some time the company became the official supplier of the Imperial Household, and in 1902 the plant's products won the Grand Prix in Paris, which was proof of the highest quality beverage.