Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

Categories: Monastic-style liqueurs, Monastic-style herbal liqueurs

Product of: Product of France France

Benedictine D.O.M. Benedictine D.O.M. Bénédictine is based on brandy and neutral spirit and flavoured with 56 different herbs and spices with saffron to give the amber hue. These herbs are used in four different preparations, three using distillations and one maceration, all aged independently before blending and further aging. Product #: 1634 5 stars, based on 1 reviews Rating from 1.0 to 5 £22.75 In stock! Order now!

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Bénédictine is based on brandy and neutral spirit and flavoured with 56 different herbs and spices with saffron to give the amber hue. These herbs are used in four different preparations, three using distillations and one maceration, all aged independently before blending and further aging. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 30/09/2012

Appearance

Clear, coppery amber with copper flecks.

Aroma

Fresh citrus peel, cardamom, cedar wood, nutmeg, sage and mace.

Taste

Silky, honeyed, lightly spiced with saffron, ginger, cardamom, cloves and citrus zestiness.

Aftertaste

Warming notes of mocha coffee, fudge, vanilla and pine sap emerge and last through the zesty, saffron and gingerbread finish.

More about Benedictine D.O.M.

Produced by Distillerie Bénédictine S.A.

Produced by Distillerie Bénédictine S.A.

In the 16th century, monks were among the most educated people and their saintly experiments to produce tonic elixirs have given us some of the best known classic liqueurs. Now...

Owned by Bacardi Limited

Owned by Bacardi Limited

65 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, Hamilton, Bermuda
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UK distribution by William Grant & Sons UK Ltd

UK distribution by William Grant & Sons UK Ltd
UK trade PR by MC2 Communications

UK trade PR by MC2 Communications

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