September 30, 2010 - 14:21 AMT
6.8mln liters of brandy produced in Armenia in January-August

6.8mln liters of brandy were produced in Armenia in January-August, which is 36.6% more as compared with the same period in 2009.

According to the RA National Statistical Service, 5.9mln liters of vodka were produced during the reporting period that is 19.8% lower compared to January-August 2009.

Besides, 2.7mln liters of wine were produced in January-August 2010 against 2.1mln liters during the same period in 2009

In addition, 11.6mln liters of beer and 146.2thousl liters of sparkling wine were produced in January-August 2010 that is 49.7% and 28.9% more as compared with the same period in 2009.

1.9% drop was recorded in soft drinks production, reaching 22.9mln liters during the reporting period.