| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Produced In |
Cognac France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $43.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-10-14 |
Braastad V.S.O.P. Reserve Cognac Review
A blend of Cognacs sourced from the Bons Bois and Fins Bois regions, including casks as old as 12 years, this is very floral on the nose, while the palate leans more toward fresh fruit with a hint of earth and green pepper. It’s soft in mouthfeel (a bit too soft?), but at this price it’s hard to nit-pick.
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