Ararat 7 Year Brandy - 750ml

The seven years in oak really show—this one's got a deep amber color and a smoothness that the younger bottlings just don't have. Opened it for a quiet evening and the complexity kept me coming back for another sip.

Poured a glass after dinner and the extra oak aging really shows—it's smoother and more layered than the younger bottles I've tried. The depth of color alone tells you it's been sitting in those barrels for a while. Definitely worth the step up.

After trying their entry-level offering for years, this 7-year expression is a noticeable step up — the extra time in oak gives it a much smoother, richer finish. I could actually taste the vanilla and dried fruit notes without any harsh burn. A solid choice for sipping neat on a cool evening.