Braastad Cognac

About Braastad Cognac

Braastad Cognac has its roots in the French Cognac region and sources its grapes primarily from the two finest crus, Grande and Petite Champagne, where the chalky soil gives the grapes the acidity and finesse that mark the finest cognac. The cognac is distilled in traditional copper alambics, where only the "heart" of the distillate is kept for aging, and the name has over decades built a particular position in the Scandinavian market. Collectors are drawn to the older XO and Napoléon qualities, while newcomers meet an accessible, classic entry into French cognac.

History & Background

The Cognac region, where Braastad is sourced, was officially divided into six crus in the early 1900s, a classification that still determines quality and price today, with Grande and Petite Champagne as the most recognised. The name Braastad is closely tied to the Norwegian market, where across generations the brand has become a fixture at many families' Christmas tables and festive occasions. The cognac industry as a whole has undergone major changes amid shifting consumption patterns and a growing Asian market, but Braastad has held to its classic, craft-driven approach to distillation and aging.

History & Background

The house was founded when the Norwegian founder settled in the Cognac region and began distilling according to local methods.

Production & Style

The cognac is double distilled in the classic charentais copper still from Ugni Blanc grapes and aged in French oak casks.

Signature Style

Full-Bodied, Fruity, Soft
The flavor offers a full-bodied, soft character with a clear touch of ripe fruit.

Facts

Did You Know?

Braastad was founded by a Norwegian family who settled in the Cognac region, an unusual origin story for a French cognac house.

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