The Proshyan Brandy Factory operates from the Ashtarak Highway in Yerevan

The elderberry extract adds a subtle berry-like depth that distinguishes it from simpler anise liqueurs

this bourbon stands up well when sipped neat or with a single ice cube — the extra strength gives it structure the 80 proof version lacks when consumed straight

The less-than-30-day age statement is unusually transparent for this price tier

For sippers

Pussers 15 Year Rum 750ML pickup-only The Proshyan Brandy Factory operatesPusser's 15 Year Rum 750ML is a 15 year old Demerara rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Distilled on a rare wooden pot still dating to 1732, this expression earned a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020 and has been called the "Single Malt of Rum" by Forbes Magazine. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Guyana Age: 15 Years Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Production & Heritage Pusser's 15