Yerevan Brandy Factory: Armenian Brandy Tasting Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tastings of a minimum of 3 cognacs, from 3 to 30 years of age

Water

Chocolate

What To Expect

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".

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

German Option

Duration: 2 hours

English Option

Duration: 1 hour

Reviews

4.17

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Advertisement disguised as a tour
nikolakV9312GU,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The company has obviously put a lot of thought into making this tour, however it is tastelessly optimized for profit, rather than customer experience. The staff is cold and at times rude at the reception, but sparks to life once they begin reciting the meticulously crafted tour script, giving you just enough interesting information to feel like a tour, while also sneaking in as much advertisement and corporate speak as they can. The groups are much too large, few people at a time can view what is currently being shown unobstructed. Often times we could not hear the speaker, not that it mattered much. But everyone could see the special new bottle that was presented as part of the tour, some new blend that they will happily sell you for a steeper price. If you paid for the sampling tour, at the end you get three glasses of konyak to try, but they are not 3 different flavor varieties, they are simply increasing in age. And of course the later ones are more pleasant than the first, but the only dominant feeling was the disappointment that they would use the tasting to yet again try to upsell you to buy their more expensive aged bottles. At least the staff at the store is nice and the prices are lower than you would get at the airport, but not by much.
Overated
blindtex5,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I don't see how the other reviews gave 5 stars. The "private" English tour was close to 40 people. It lasted only 60 minutes and consisted of a short video, walking past some barrels associated with notable politicians, a small display of antique equipment and a display of awards. That was the tour. We did have a tasting of two brandies - a 3 and 5 year. Both were acceptable but not outstanding. The gift shop is filled with 10, 15 and 30 year old brandies. You would think that these could be sampled. I definitely think the Ararat Brandy Factory is overrated. Next time I am going to Noy
An Excellent Experience!
ChrisThomasTravels,
Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We greatly enjoyed our tour at the Ararat Distillery. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and the brandy was excellent. We even brought home a few bottles! A must visit, when in Yerevan.
A truly immersive experience..
Stay83927,
Jun 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A must try activity in Yervan. The trip is one hour long and available at specific timings. Do check the timings for specific languages. The tour guide was amazing and was able to weave an engaging storyline to communicate the history of the brand. The tour ends with a tasting session of three special Ararat brandies.
Through brandy spirits to the spirit of Armenian brandy
933armenj,
Apr 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour to Yerevan Brandy (Cognac) factory was an amazing experience. The tour presented the history behind the world-famous brandy and gave us an opportunity to enjoy the fabulous and mysterious atmosphere inside one of the pillars of modern Armenian culture. The tour would have not been so amazing if not for our tour guide Jemma. She was super knowledgeable, witty, humorous and friendly. I have been enjoying brandy all my life, but only after this tour, thanks to Jemma, I truly understood the spirit of that miraculous drink. Jemma was presenting every tiny nuance associated with cognac with greatest love and insight. The location of the Ararat brandy factory is one of the most picturesque locations in this amazing city. A message to the factory management. We saw the lineup of the old labels, which were so colorful, lively and astonishingly unique. I am surprised why you have chosen to replace them with the current mainstream design that does not set your bottles apart with all others on the world market.