Armenia is the country with the most ancient tradition of cultivation of grapes. The mention that from the region fine wines took out to neighboring countries for sale can be found at Ancient Greek historians. The ancient manuscripts and national legends prove that for winemaking and wine growing in the territory of modern Armenia, went in since the most ancient times, approximately since XV century B.C.

On June 18, 2013 the state enterprise "Haypost" introduced into circulation a postage stamp devoted to the stories of brandy production in Armenia. The beginning of production was established in 1887 the merchant of the first guild Nersess Tairyan at the Yerevan's first wine vodka distillery constructed by him.
The issue is printed in mini sheet of 8 values and 2 labels with decorating margins.

According of one legend the Ark of Noah moored to Mount Ararat during a flood. When waters subsided, Njah climbed down a mountain and I began to live in a valley. Together with sons he was engaged in grapes cultivation. It is considered that the mankind learned for the first time taste of wine when Noah tasted vivifying drink at the bottom of Ararat.