SHAKMAT

Konyak is Armenian Brandy, similar to French Cognac, but with a bolder flavor profile. Shakmat 23YO is a premium brandy originating from the birthplace of winemaking, an embodiment of Armenias two national treasures Chess and Konyak. The time has come for Armenian brandy to reclaim its rightful place on the World Spirits map. Shakmat (or Shakhmat) is the Armenian word for Chess, but this Konyak is so much more, a symbol of life, persistence, patience, and wisdom of a people that do not fall, even when held in check.Shakmat is a collaboration between Reddit and Initialized Capital co-founder Alexis Ohanian and our friends at Flaviar. Shakmatis the modern take on Armenian Brandy a 23 Year Old refined and complex spirit which preserves theDNA of authentic Armenian brandy. The Flaviar crew and I went to Armenia, my paternal homeland, to find the right flavors for our new brandy, Shakmat. Alexis Ohanian, Reddit and Initialized Capital co-founderThe exotic terroir, both for the grapes and barrels, gives Shakmat this abundance of exciting flavors:dried fruits(plums, raisins),walnuts,cloves,tobacco,molasses,vanilla,oak, and a bit ofblack pepper. Every decision made, from the selection of the grape varieties, distillation techniques, distillates and the final blend, was to ensure Shakmat is a refined extraordinary spirit which preserves the DNA of authentic Armenian brandy. Grisa and Jugo, Flaviar foundersPut Shakmat to the taste test today!