Transcarpathia brandies are known all over the world «Yew tree», «Uzhgorod» and the Carpathians. No less popular are ordinary cognacs “Three stars”, “Five stars”, ” Transcarpathian», «Nevitsky castle» and «Beskids». Their production is a fairly young industry vinicultures in Transcarpathia. It was founded in 1959 the village of Velyki Lazy Uzhgorod district,where the first batch of cognac alcohol was poured into oak barrels. Subsequently, in 1961, the Transcarpathian cognac factory was established. On it in 1962, the first batch of ordinary cognac “Three stars”was born. Its vintage counterpart “Tisa” came off the Assembly line in 1967 and was immediately highly appreciated by tasters, and subsequently won two silver medals at international exhibitions. During the years 1967-1970 there was a rapid expansion of the plant’s production. Gradually, all the production facilities of the Transcarpathian cognac factory were relocated to the regional center. That is why, a little later, in 1977, the Transcarpathian cognac factory officially began to be called Uzhgorod cognac factory.
Nowadays Uzhgorod cognac factory is the third largest producer of cognac in Ukraine. It produces cognacs that are aged 3-12 years. Selected cognac alcohol of high quality is aged in special oak barrels, which are stored in the premises, in full compliance with the highest standards of alcohol storage.