November 1, 2013 - 16:35 AMT
Armenia brandy production soars 7,4% to reach 13 million liters

13 146,8 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-September 2013, with production volume increasing by 7,4% against the same period in 2012 (12 238,4 thousand liters).

According to the National Statistical Service, 6 556,7 thousand liters of vodka was produced in January- September 2013 against 7 003,9 thousand liters in 2012.

4 062,8 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-September 2013 against 3 003 thousand liters in 2012 (35,3% 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-September 2013, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 40% to total 41 607,7 thousand liters.