Company history
How can one tell, in just s few words, about a country, which converted to Christianity 1700 years ago and preserved its faith despite centuries of persecution?
It is almost as hard to tell in a few words about an industry, which was founded in the 19th century, when Armenia was part of the Russian Empire, kept alive under Communism, when Armenia was part of the Soviet Union, and continued today in the independent Republic of Armenia.
Armenian Cognac has always been fortunate. Since 1877 the production has bee located in an ancient fortress with four levels of cellars and ideal conditions for ageing.
The spirits for the Armenian Cognac are distilled from selected grapes of the Ararat Valley where vineyards date back to the Biblical times.
The first Armenian winemakers, having successfully studied in France, then returned to their homeland managed to create the distinctive taste and smooth texture of Armenian Cognac.
Under Communism, the Kremlin decided what is important and worth developing and what is not. Like the world famous Russian ballet, space industry and theatre, production of alcohol found itself under the patronage of the Communist leaders.
Since Armenian Cognac was always supplied to the Kremlin, its quality, as well as the replenishment of spirit stocks, were carefully maintained.
Nowadays, when the privately owned Great Valley Company bought the distillery from the state, Armenian Cognac is better than ever.
Great Valley Company’s Chief Distiller Robert Azaryan in the most famous in the country. Cognacs produced under his supervision are in high demand throughout the countries of the former Soviet Union. Over the past several years, connoisseurs from around the world have been able to appreciate his art.
Over the course of its history, Great Valley Company has won almost 200 awards at international competitions in Russia, Europe and America. |
