After using Ararat Brandy in several cocktails over the years, at the end of 2019 Bar Director Tobin Shea traveled with their team to Armenia to explore the country’s rich history, cuisine and of course, spirits. See photos from his trip below.
Inspired by the visit, Ararat Apricot Brandy made its way onto Mr. Shea’s cocktail menu shortly thereafter in the Everlasting, his take on a whiskey sour. Find the recipe here.
Gifts from brandy producers from around the world to Ararat
Lamajoon, the “pizza” of Armenia
Picking grapes for Ararat Brandy
Republic Square – center of the nation’s capital, Yerevan
Entrance to Ararat Brandy
A light Armenian lunch
Mount Ararat in the distance
Ararat Apricot Brandy
Monti, little Armenian dumplings with yogurt and sumac
Vines for Ararat Brandy
Very old barrels of aging Ararat brandy
Armenian barbecue 
Cafesjian Museum of Art
Inside the Ararat factory
Hummus
Team Ararat
More very old bottles of brandy
Temple of Garni
