In January 2015 in Armenia production of alcoholic drink fell to 610,4 thousand l.. among other things reduced the creation of alcoholic beverages and wines.

The creation of cognac in Armenia decreased by 31.9% compared to January 2014. Despite the fact that mainly the amount of supplies you have at the end of the year, even in the face of weak consumer activity such a setback in early January was the first time. Taking into account the opinion of experts, the main reason is the devaluation of the rouble, because Russia and CIS countries are the main markets of Armenian brandy.

When all of this happened regression of wine, champagne and products of alcoholic beverages. Champagne production fell by more than half by 66.5% to 7.2 thousand liters of vodka - 5% up to 691,1 th ... However, according to reliable information the National statistical service of Armenia, the wine production in January increased by 4.7% to 378,6 thousand liters.

Also, in the report of the statistical service were first presents data on the production of whiskey. So, in the first months of 2015 in the Republic was issued to 52.1 thousand liters of a good drink. With all this today, its production, which are LLC "Alex Grig", pending. Previously the company was built in a separate factory for the production of whisky, where it was spilled an experimental batch of the drink, then exported to Iraq.

Recall that earlier in Russia collapsed creating vodka: its production decreased by 22.3%. Also, dropped the creation of sparkling wine and champagne (9.4%), brandy (7%) and wine (5.3%). The decrease in production of vodka is connected with the decision of the national government to preserve the excise tax on spirits in 2015-2016 at the level of 500 rubles. Consequently many manufacturers refuse to increase the inventory of liquor. Professionals believe that in consequence of the high excise significantly increased the implementation of illegal alcohol, which accounts for 50-65%.
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