Three times, Braastad XO Fine has won silver at one of the world's most respected spirits competitions in London, an achievement that takes more than good grapes. It takes a blender willing to wait until the right casks are ready.
Expert's Description
Braastad XO House Tiffon is a French Cognac, bottled at 40%.
The XO classification requires the Cognac to be a blend from Grande and Petite Champagne, with at least half originating from Grande Champagne, the district's finest cru. Braastad XO is blended from some of the house's oldest and most carefully selected eaux-de-vie, a tradition dating back to the Tiffon house's founding in Jarnac in 1875.
Compared with the house's VSOP, the XO is far more complex, since the longer time on oak has allowed the eaux-de-vie to develop deeper, more spiced and wood-driven nuances.
Braastad XO Fine has won silver on several occasions at The International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, underlining the house's consistent quality well beyond its Norwegian home market.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Deep, ripe fruit meets spiced oak and a hint of dried apricot.
Palate
Full and well-balanced, with notes of caramel, nuts and a touch of rancio.
Finish
Long and warm, with lingering spice and a soft, wood-driven close.
Specifications
Name: Braastad XO House Tiffon
Distillery: Braastad
Country: France
Type: French Cognac
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French Oak
EAN no.: 3364048109062
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat at room temperature, ideally after the meal
Flavour Profile
Caramel · Spiced Oak · Dried Apricot · Rancio
Did You Know?
Braastad XO Fine has won silver a full three times at The International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, an international contest where Cognac houses from around the world compete to be named the best of the year.
