Sverre Braastad
OurFamily
The history of the Braastad family stretchesover centuries, but the story of Braastad Cognac started in 1875 when a young man founded his very own House of Cognac on the banks of the River Charente. Five generations later, we are still making world-class cognac, applying the same care and craftsmanship as our founder did over 130 years ago.
Our grandfather, Sverre Braastad, was born in Gjøvik, Norway, in 1879. After studying in Germany and England, he followed his passion for Cognac and arrived in France in 1899. He joined his uncle, Halfdan Braastad, at the prestigious Bisquit Cognac House, where his international vision and language skills quickly led him to oversee export markets across Europe and North America.
Beyond Cognac, Sverre discovered another passion in Cognac itself: Edith Rousseau, heiress to the Cognac Tiffon House. Their story grew throughout the early 20th century, blending love, ambition and family heritage. Married in 1913, they shared the dream of building a Cognac House rooted in authenticity, excellence and tradition.
During the First World War, Sverre remained loyal to Bisquit until peace returned in 1918. Shortly after, he officially joined Cognac Tiffon alongside Edith. In 1919, our grandparents took over the company and began shaping it into one of the leading Cognac Houses of its time — a family legacy that continues to inspire Braastad Cognac today.
OurCraft
The difference between a craftsman and a robot: A robot will try to make it exactly like before. A good craftsman will try to make it better.
At BRAASTAD, every detail matters.
Heritage is not about repeating the past — it’s about refining it with passion, precision, and vision.
Craftsmanship is the art of improving with every generation, while preserving the soul of what made it exceptional in the first place.
Our Cognacs
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Braastad encourages responsible drinking
Every drop of Braastad Cognac is meant to be savoured and enjoyed.
OurCreation
A bold expression, crafted by fire and time
VisitBraastad
Ideally located in Jarnac along the River Charente, the maison TIFFON invites you to discover its famous Braastad cognac.Discover it’s history, authenticity and exceptional heritage in an emblematic building.Founded in 1875, explore the authenticity of a family-run, independent house whose winemaking secrets have been passed down for 6 generations.The House owns 40 hectares of vineyards in the Grande Champagne and Fins Bois crus.Today, the House is run by the Braastad family, who manage the estate in the traditional way, from the vine to the glass.