

alc./vol: 40%
Proof: 80°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: No age statement
Product of:
France
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Bénédictine and Brandy (B&B) was created by a bartender at New York's famous Twenty-One Club in 1937. The drink's overnight success soon led to the production of a pre-mixed 60 per cent Bénédictine and 40 per cent cognac version in 1938.
This 'B&B' pre-mixed version is now made with "Fine French brandy" and VSOP Otard cognac and still accounts for the majority of U.S. sales and some 40% of total worldwide sales. But as long as you have a bottle of Bénédictine D.O.M. and of cognac you can easily mix a B&B cocktail yourself. (I favour a splash more brandy than Bénédictine served over ice in a heavy old-fashioned glass.)
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 30/09/2012
Appearance:
Clear, golden amber (more golden and not as coppery as Bénédictine D.O.M.).
Aroma:
Mint, cardamom, cacao, apple wood, black tea and honey.
Taste:
Much drier than Bénédictine D.O.M., the B&B is nutty (hazelnut) with nutmeg, cinnamon and gingerbread spice served with black tea moistened blackened fruitcake.
Aftertaste:
Cognac and honey dominate the finish. To fully appreciate serve with ice and allow some dilution.
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Owned by: Bacardi Limited
UK distribution by: William Grant & Sons UK Ltd
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