the art of timeless cognac
STORY
The history of the Braastad family spans several centuries, but the history of Braastad Cognac begins in 1875 when a young man from Charente founded his own Cognac
House on the banks of the Charente river in Jarnac.
Five generations later, our Cognac is still made with the utmost care and applying the know-how of yesteryear. This age-old work makes the reputation of our Cognacs today.
The Braastad House keeps its family and independent character and is managed by the grandsons of Sverres Braastad. We are proud to continue an ancestral know-how and to share our Franco-Norwegian culture throughout the world.
Our House is one of the few able to control internally each stage of Cognac production. The family thus defends three fundamental values that are its own: authenticity, traceability and
quality.
learn more
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Developed for the world of mixology, this youthful Cognac is the result of a unique collaboration between the Braastad Cellar Master and four renowned bartenders, offering brightness, freshness and remarkable versatility behind the bar.
- Colour : yellow gold.
- Nose : aromas of fresh fruit (apricot, grape) supported by spicy and roasted notes (coffee beans).
- Palate : fresh and vigorous taste, slightly spicy on the tongue.
- Finish : balance between punch and finesse.
- Grape variety : Ugni blanc.
- Ageing : minimum 2 years old in old French oak barrels.
vs
Braastad VS is blended from specially selected cognacs mainly from the Bons Bois and the Fins Bois region. The blend even includes cognacs that have been matured for 2 years in small Limousin oak casks in Cognac Tiffon’s private cellars in Jarnac.
In 2007, Braastad VS received the Silver Medal in the VS category of the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.
- Colour: Yellow gold
- Nose: Floral, fresh oak, almond, white flowers like roses and marguerites.
- Mouth: New oak, slightly creamy and pleasant on the palate.
- Aftertaste: Dry finish, clementine and citrus notes.
alligator
Aged in a rare alligator char barrel, this Cognac reveals exceptional depth and character.
The intense charring of the oak imparts refined notes of vanilla, warm spice, and delicate smokiness, creating a spirit of remarkable richness and elegance.
A harmonious expression where tradition meets distinction.
- Colour : clear, viscous, deep amber.
- Nose : notes of dried apricot, candied orange peel, vanilla, toasted oak, cocoa, leather.
- Palate : full-bodied and structured; notes of fig, honey, spices, roasted nut.
- Finish : long, warming, slightly spicy with persistent oak and rancio.
- Grape variety : Ugni blanc.
- Crus : Fins Bois and Bons Bois.
vsop
Braastad VSOP Réserve is crafted from a carefully balanced selection of eaux-de-vie sourced from Fins Bois & bons crus. While a VSOP Cognac requires a minimum of four years of ageing, this expression benefits from significantly longer maturation.
The result is a refined and harmonious Cognac, revealing delicate floral aromas, elegant notes of spice and subtle hints of chocolate. Smooth and well-balanced, it offers a rich and lingering finish that reflects the Braastad family’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
- Eye: Gold copper.
- Nose: Elegant nose, harmonious aromas of a dried flower field.
- Palate: Hint of spice, green pepper and dates. A mellow and rounded aftertaste of chocolate and a well integrated oak character.
organic
Braastad Organic is made from 100% organic grown Ugni Blanc-grapes. The grapes are carefully chosen and blended from four cognac regions: Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne.
This Organic cognac includes eau de vies aged more than 4 years and qualify to be a VSOP cognac.
- Colour: Yellow gold
- Nose: Almond and marzipan, well married aromas of white flowers and camomile.
- Mouth: Harmonic and integrated flavours of warm orange and pear.
- Aftertaste: Well balanced, light vanilla aromas and hints of toffee.
xo
This noble XO is a perfect marriage of some of the best and oldest cognacs from the Grande and the Petite Champagne, which are the leading quality regions in Cognac.
Braastad XO Fine Champagne has on three separate occasions received the silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.
- Color: Dark chocolate
- Nose: Developed, complex nose of great finesse, leather and truffles.
- Mouth: Well balanced and harmonic taste with hints of hazel nut.
- Aftertaste: Well developed rancio.
xo superior
The XO Superior is an exclusive collection of well matured cognacs from the Grande- and the Petite Champagne, Borderies and the Fins Bois regions.
A cuvée featuring a more rigorous selection of the lots used in the blend, drawn from the House’s private reserves.
- Colour: Dark, copper red
- Nose: Raisins, black pepper, dried fruits, vanilla and coffee beans.
- Mouth: Great aromatic complexity and toffee sweetness.
- Aftertaste: Long, pleasant aftertaste.
pineau des charentes
Braastad Pineau des Charentes is a blend of selected eaux-de-vie from Fins Bois and freshly pressed Cabernet grape.
Once assembled, our pineau is aged for a minimum of 2 years in barrels.
Tasting Note
This Pineau is fine, well-balanced and fruity. It detains citrus fruits, dried fruits & hazelnuts afterwards. The finish is very long & sweet.
Region: Charentes
Designation: Pineau des Charentes
Category: Apéritif, dessert wine
Soil: Sand, clay and limestone
Grape: Merlot and Cabernet-Franc
Vol. 17%
Age: 24 months
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the art of timeless cognac
STORY
The history of the Braastad family spans several centuries, but the history of Braastad Cognac begins in 1875 when a young man from Charente founded his own Cognac
House on the banks of the Charente river in Jarnac.
Five generations later, our Cognac is still made with the utmost care and applying the know-how of yesteryear. This age-old work makes the reputation of our Cognacs today.
The Braastad House keeps its family and independent character and is managed by the grandsons of Sverres Braastad. We are proud to continue an ancestral know-how and to share our Franco-Norwegian culture throughout the world.
Our House is one of the few able to control internally each stage of Cognac production. The family thus defends three fundamental values that are its own: authenticity, traceability and
quality.
learn more
vs cocktail
Developed for the world of mixology, this youthful Cognac is the result of a unique collaboration between the Braastad Cellar Master and four renowned bartenders, offering brightness, freshness and remarkable versatility behind the bar.
- Colour : yellow gold.
- Nose : aromas of fresh fruit (apricot, grape) supported by spicy and roasted notes (coffee beans).
- Palate : fresh and vigorous taste, slightly spicy on the tongue.
- Finish : balance between punch and finesse.
- Grape variety : Ugni blanc.
- Ageing : minimum 2 years old in old French oak barrels.
vs
Braastad VS is blended from specially selected cognacs mainly from the Bons Bois and the Fins Bois region. The blend even includes cognacs that have been matured for 2 years in small Limousin oak casks in Cognac Tiffon’s private cellars in Jarnac.
In 2007, Braastad VS received the Silver Medal in the VS category of the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.
- Colour: Yellow gold
- Nose: Floral, fresh oak, almond, white flowers like roses and marguerites.
- Mouth: New oak, slightly creamy and pleasant on the palate.
- Aftertaste: Dry finish, clementine and citrus notes.
alligator
Aged in a rare alligator char barrel, this Cognac reveals exceptional depth and character.
The intense charring of the oak imparts refined notes of vanilla, warm spice, and delicate smokiness, creating a spirit of remarkable richness and elegance.
A harmonious expression where tradition meets distinction.
- Colour : clear, viscous, deep amber.
- Nose : notes of dried apricot, candied orange peel, vanilla, toasted oak, cocoa, leather.
- Palate : full-bodied and structured; notes of fig, honey, spices, roasted nut.
- Finish : long, warming, slightly spicy with persistent oak and rancio.
- Grape variety : Ugni blanc.
- Crus : Fins Bois and Bons Bois.
vsop
Braastad VSOP Réserve is crafted from a carefully balanced selection of eaux-de-vie sourced from Fins Bois & bons crus. While a VSOP Cognac requires a minimum of four years of ageing, this expression benefits from significantly longer maturation.
The result is a refined and harmonious Cognac, revealing delicate floral aromas, elegant notes of spice and subtle hints of chocolate. Smooth and well-balanced, it offers a rich and lingering finish that reflects the Braastad family’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
- Eye: Gold copper.
- Nose: Elegant nose, harmonious aromas of a dried flower field.
- Palate: Hint of spice, green pepper and dates. A mellow and rounded aftertaste of chocolate and a well integrated oak character.
organic
Braastad Organic is made from 100% organic grown Ugni Blanc-grapes. The grapes are carefully chosen and blended from four cognac regions: Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne.
This Organic cognac includes eau de vies aged more than 4 years and qualify to be a VSOP cognac.
- Colour: Yellow gold
- Nose: Almond and marzipan, well married aromas of white flowers and camomile.
- Mouth: Harmonic and integrated flavours of warm orange and pear.
- Aftertaste: Well balanced, light vanilla aromas and hints of toffee.
xo
This noble XO is a perfect marriage of some of the best and oldest cognacs from the Grande and the Petite Champagne, which are the leading quality regions in Cognac.
Braastad XO Fine Champagne has on three separate occasions received the silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.
- Color: Dark chocolate
- Nose: Developed, complex nose of great finesse, leather and truffles.
- Mouth: Well balanced and harmonic taste with hints of hazel nut.
- Aftertaste: Well developed rancio.
xo superior
The XO Superior is an exclusive collection of well matured cognacs from the Grande- and the Petite Champagne, Borderies and the Fins Bois regions.
A cuvée featuring a more rigorous selection of the lots used in the blend, drawn from the House’s private reserves.
- Colour: Dark, copper red
- Nose: Raisins, black pepper, dried fruits, vanilla and coffee beans.
- Mouth: Great aromatic complexity and toffee sweetness.
- Aftertaste: Long, pleasant aftertaste.
pineau des charentes
Braastad Pineau des Charentes is a blend of selected eaux-de-vie from Fins Bois and freshly pressed Cabernet grape.
Once assembled, our pineau is aged for a minimum of 2 years in barrels.
Tasting Note
This Pineau is fine, well-balanced and fruity. It detains citrus fruits, dried fruits & hazelnuts afterwards. The finish is very long & sweet.
Region: Charentes
Designation: Pineau des Charentes
Category: Apéritif, dessert wine
Soil: Sand, clay and limestone
Grape: Merlot and Cabernet-Franc
Vol. 17%
Age: 24 months
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