Arvestaked Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Marani Vodka is a new Armenian vodka that is now being sold in the USA. They won Gold Prizes at the San Francisco beverage tasting competition in 2004 and 2007 -- one of the most important competitions of its kind in the world. I was able to buy a bottle (from the locked cabinet) at a Vons supermarket and apparently some Pavillions supermarkets carry it as well. About $28 a bottle. Highly recommended. Spread the word. Edited May 23, 2007 by Arvestaked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Marani Vodka is a new Armenian vodka that is now being sold in the USA. They won Gold Prizes at the San Francisco beverage tasting competition in 2004 and 2007 -- one of the most important competitions of its kind in the world. I was able to buy a bottle (from the locked cabinet) at a Vons supermarket and apparently some Pavillions supermarkets carry it as well. About $28 a bottle. Highly recommended. Spread the word. What is it made of, tut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Marani is a vodka spirit made in the traditional Armenian style, using high quality winter wheat and spring water. It is aged in oak barrels laced with honey, and milk for a unique aromatic vodka spirit experience. Combining the names of the family's three siblings, Margarit, Ara, and Ani, the spirit was named Marani. The taste is rich with character and aromatic taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 sounds good - need to get hold of one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 What is it made of, tut? It is standard style vodka, not tuti oghi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 It is standard style vodka, not tuti oghi. I see, It needs to be exported to the UK over here ppl are crazy for alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Marani is a vodka spirit made in the traditional Armenian style, using high quality winter wheat and spring water. It is aged in oak barrels laced with honey, and milk for a unique aromatic vodka spirit experience. Combining the names of the family's three siblings, Margarit, Ara, and Ani, the spirit was named Marani. The taste is rich with character and aromatic taste. I personally can't stand vodka but your description sounds good. Its worth trying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I see, It needs to be exported to the UK over here ppl are crazy for alcohol You can always e-mail them and ask about distribution. That is what I did to find out where I could purchase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I personally can't stand vodka but your description sounds good. Its worth trying!! You have to like vodka to appreciate it. But if you ever have the opportunity to buy it and you enjoy making mixed drinks with vodka... Or you can encourage someone who does buy vodka to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymouse Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Thank you for this. I shall purchase a bottle the next time I am on an alcohol escapade. It's definitely important that this was put in the LIFE section of the forum as it is imperative in life to have good alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I personally can't stand vodka but your description sounds good. Its worth trying!! I don't like plain vodka either, but am a big fan of Martini. Thanks Arvestaked, I'll let my folks know about Marani Vodka and I'll certainly try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 You have to like vodka to appreciate it. But if you ever have the opportunity to buy it and you enjoy making mixed drinks with vodka... Or you can encourage someone who does buy vodka to give it a try. There was one called RASPUTIN which was nice. But as I said I'm not keen on Vodka, I do like vodka mixed with other drinks in cocktails but not on its own. See if I can get hold of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I don't like plain vodka either, but am a big fan of Martini. Thanks Arvestaked, I'll let my folks know about Marani Vodka and I'll certainly try it. Gosh no, Martini, I can’t stand it. Too sweet, Even with olives it doesn’t taste good to me. I love Malibu, Baileys, Drambuie and other similar drinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 You can always e-mail them and ask about distribution. That is what I did to find out where I could purchase it. Where do I get the E-mail from? Do you have it? If so pass it to me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I had e-mailed Ara Z. at araz@maranispirit.com but since he's the president I'd probably e-mail someone lower in the ranks. The contact page of their website -- which you can link to from my original post -- has some relevant info. One of the sales people would probably be the best choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I had e-mailed Ara Z. at araz@maranispirit.com but since he's the president I'd probably e-mail someone lower in the ranks. The contact page of their website -- which you can link to from my original post -- has some relevant info. One of the sales people would probably be the best choice. Oki doki, I'll try that way, thanx a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Vodka? try Areni red wine from Armenia, in Armenia, in yeghegnadzor village of Areni, after that you wont drink nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Vodka? try Areni red wine from Armenia, in Armenia, in yeghegnadzor village of Areni, after that you wont drink nothing else. How many bottles are you sending my way Edward Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Vodka? try Areni red wine from Armenia, in Armenia, in yeghegnadzor village of Areni, after that you wont drink nothing else. I've had many Areni wines. So are good, some are not and none are great. There are a couple I liked quite a bit but the grape is not capable of producing a high quality wine. At its best it's a pretty good wine for the price. I encourage people to try it as well because you could be pleasantly surprised but you can also be turned off by the frequent sourness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMA Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Vodka? try Areni red wine from Armenia, in Armenia, in yeghegnadzor village of Areni, after that you wont drink nothing else. Its fabulous, one of the best wines I've ever had. Areni from Artsax, I don't know why from Artsakh though, my cousin had bought some to take to US on her way back she stayed in England, no Areni was left for her to take home. Its so tasty. What about our brandy? Churchill’s favourite drink was Armenian brandy and even during world war ii he used to be supplied with Armenian brandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Armenian Brandy is excellent. We have some really nice aged ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 It's definitely important that this was put in the LIFE section of the forum as it is imperative in life to have good alcohol. LOLRPSLDFTLS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Armenian Brandy is excellent. We have some really nice aged ones. You know I still can't appreciate it. Although, not long ago I tried scotch again, this time the well known one, and I have to say that I wasn't completely disgusted. It had a very smooth aftertaste, contrary to the sharpness I remember scotch having. So, hopefully one day I can LEARN TO APPRECIATE Armenian brandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well, whiskey and brandy don't have the same taste. You can like one and not the other. I'm not a big whiskey fan but I drink it sometime and I recognize the value of a quality, aged whiskey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well, whiskey and brandy don't have the same taste. You can like one and not the other. I'm not a big whiskey fan but I drink it sometime and I recognize the value of a quality, aged whiskey. I think that scotch has a different taste, sure most whiskey tastes similar, but there are some which are better than others. I tried that famous scotch, the $32 dollar one. It starts with a "G" I think. This is very primitive of me to say this, but brandy always had that vomit smell and taste for me. I know it sounds disgusting and plebian, but it really does remind me of that. Also I really can't tell vodka's apart. I tried, but my taste buds can't distinguish. Sake yes, vodka no. Personally I prefer sake over vodka, it's smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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