Armenian vodka is considered one of the exclusive copies of the global alcohol industry. She deservedly enjoys the recognition of many gourmets. This type of production in the ancient country of Armenia has always been considered a promising area of the national alcohol industry. Moreover, he reached the peak of his development in the Soviet years.
Kinds
Today, Armenia is one of the largest exporters of these products. About fifteen to sixteen million liters of vodka are produced here annually. The country supplies alcohol mainly to the CIS countries, mainly to Russia.
The technologies used to produce Armenian vodka stand out very clearly against the background of the traditional methods of the global alcohol industry. First of all, this circumstance is due to the fact that truly unique raw materials are used here. So, in addition to the already classic wheat varieties, Armenian vodka is prepared on the basis of a variety of berries and fruits by distillation of their juice.
Local craftsmen owe such a wide variety in vodka assortment primarily to the country's unique soil and climatic features. Endless fruit orchards of apricot, peach, grapes, etc. grow on the territory of the Ararat Valley alone. It is here that local craftsmen harvest a rich harvest every year from which fruit Armenian vodka is produced. It has an incredible aroma and becomes the decoration of any table.
Numerous Armenian producers offer a wide variety of varieties to the attention of fans of strong high-quality alcohol, including the legendary mulberry and cornel varieties, peach and apricot, plum, quince and even melon vodka. It is interesting that, in addition to the products of a standard fortress - forty degrees, in the wine list of some factories there are also drinks with increased strength - up to fifty-sixty percent.
Tutovka
It is made from mulberry, which grows mainly in this country. Mulberry vodka is Armenian pride. Its unique taste is the reason that it has long been known throughout the world. The uniqueness that Armenian mulberry vodka is characterized by is the successful combination of a pleasant, slightly heady effect and the presence of many useful substances. The special technology by which it is produced involves the use of only natural ingredients, which makes this alcoholic drink truly environmentally friendly and safe. Mulberry Armenian vodka has a charming smell and unusual taste.
Apricot variety
This fruit Armenian vodka is perfect for the dining table. Even its small amount helps to replenish energy, improves tone and vitality. In addition, judging by the reviews of experts, this drink also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Armenians often use it for preventive or therapeutic purposes for many ailments. Proven over the years, an amazing recipe for the preparation of this vodka made it environmentally friendly and completely natural. Producers closely monitor the quality of raw materials, using only ripe healthy fruits.
Dogwood Vodka
It turns out that these berries can be consumed not only fresh, but also processed. They make juice and jam, compotes and, of course, alcohol-containing spirits. The rich culture of cornel vodka production in Armenia is an indisputable confirmation of this. The strength of this drink should be at least fifty degrees. A sufficiently large amount of dogwood is processed to produce these products. This is precisely the reason for the somewhat high price of vodka. For example, in the recipe for the production of country vodka “Country of stones” vodka, for the production of one liter of products it is necessary to collect about thirty-five kilograms of ripe fruits. Moreover, to obtain a unique taste, it is not a garden variety that is needed, but a wild-growing one, which in many respects is superior in aroma. The production uses double distillation.
Pomegranate Vodka
Being a symbol of Armenia, this fruit serves as a raw material for an alcoholic drink that has an amazing taste. The factories producing this vodka use only fresh pomegranates, which have a dense structure and high sugar content. That is why Armenian pomegranate vodka has a pronounced aroma. In her taste, a slight acidity of the fruits, a delicate bitter partitions and an aftertaste of grains are felt.
The composition includes only fruit garnet alcohol of double distillation of the Charentais type, prepared drinking water.
Reviews
One of the main features of Armenian alcoholic drinks from dogwood, apricot, pomegranate, mulberry, etc. is their soft, not vodka taste, which makes them drink well. But the main thing in them is that they are one hundred percent only made from natural ingredients.
Armenian vodka, reviews of which testify to its great popularity, is a decoration of the feast. Many people buy it as a valuable gift to relatives and friends.
Judging by the reviews, for example, the dogwood version is very soft. It has no special fruit flavor. Armenian vodka from dogwood, pomegranate, etc. does not have a specific smell of alcohol. In addition, the drinks are bottled in beautifully designed bottles that look good on the table.
A great advantage of Armenian fruit vodka from manufacturers such as “Artsakh”, “Country of stones”, etc., according to user reviews, is the complete absence of any dyes, chemical flavors and other harmful ingredients in it. Its composition is minimally simple: alcohol and water.
The price is also pleasing. For example, cornel vodka produced by the Ararat winery costs about five hundred rubles per half liter.
The mulberry variety, according to the Armenians themselves, contributes a lot to digestion. That is why many people use it as an aperitif or digestif. “Excellent vodka” - this is how many Russians speak of this Armenian product.