The makers of Armenian “Cognac” can continue selling their product under that name only in the former Soviet territories and only until 2032. Like products such as Feta, Champagne, Parmesan, Roquefort, and many others, “Cognac” has protected designation of origin status; experts are currently working on promoting the Armenian spirit under a different moniker.
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