October 1, 2013 - 14:48 AMT
Armenia posts 3,6% increase in brandy production

11 151,2 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-August 2013, with production volume increasing by 3,6% against the same period in 2012 (10 766,4 thousand liters).

According to the National Statistical Service, 5 498,7 thousand liters of vodka was produced in January-August 2013 against 6 466,3 thousand liters in 2012.

3 449,6 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-August 2013 against 2 598,4 thousand liters in 2012 (32,8% increase).

During the reporting period, beer production totaled 12 772 thousand liters, increasing by 31,3% against 2012 output (9 729,0 thousand liters). Production of champagne increased 86,8% totaling 172,4 thousand liters.

In January-August 2013, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 37,7% to total 25 196,1 thousand liters.