Ararat Ani 7 Year Old Brandy
Ararat Ani 7 Year Old Brandy is a 40% ABV, 750mL Armenian brandy aged seven years in Caucasian oak casks — named for Ani, the medieval capital of Armenia, with packaging bearing the leopard of the Bagratuni royal dynasty. Official tasting notes promise citrus, dried figs and sweet almonds, and a Gold medal at The Spirits Business Global Brandy Masters backs the quality. Produced by the Yerevan Brandy Company (1887, Pernod Ricard since 1998) from indigenous Armenian white grapes, double-distilled in Charentais-style copper stills. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 7 years in Caucasian oak casks
- Origin: Yerevan, Armenia — named for the medieval capital Ani
- Award: Gold, The Spirits Business Global Brandy Masters (Europe region)
Named for a Royal Capital
Ani was the medieval capital of Armenia, and this seven-year-old wears its name with pride — carefully selected brandy distillates, aged in the company's own Caucasian-oak casks, bottled for slow sipping at room temperature in a tulip glass. Explore more brandy and the Ararat collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's official notes: amber with rich warm mahogany shades; a harmonious taste of citrus, dried figs and sweet almonds; fresh and spicy flavor with bright notes of orange, vanilla and subtle hints of almond; a soft, long aftertaste.
How to Enjoy
Serve at room temperature in a tulip or snifter, neat or with a single ice cube. It pairs well with dark chocolate and dried fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ararat Ani a cognac?
No — it is Armenian brandy, not Cognac. It follows the same Charentais-style double-distillation craft, but from Armenian grapes aged in Caucasian oak.
What does Ararat Ani 7 Year taste like?
Citrus, dried figs and sweet almonds, with orange, vanilla and subtle almond on the palate — per the brand's official tasting notes.
Why is it called Ani?
It is named for Ani, the medieval capital of Armenia; the packaging carries the gracious leopard of the Bagratuni royal dynasty.
Ani's royal namesake in every sip — get Ararat Ani 7 Year Old Brandy delivered from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.