Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages in Uzbekistan are a niche of their own: the market is small, much is imported, and from local names people know Samarkand and Tashkent wines and brandies. They are bought mostly for the table and as gifts, so price and authenticity matter more than advertising.

Reviews help tell a real wine from a coloured one, find a brandy you can serve guests without shame, and avoid a fake of a known brand. Notes on local wineries, rarely written about, are especially valuable.

Tried a specific wine, brandy or beer? Rate the taste and the fairness of the price. Your review points to what to buy for a celebration.