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Toby James’ Avatar Toby James
14th October 2024 at 10:20
I wonder if there are any decent alternatives for our friends who avoid animal products? A quick search suggests Drambui (out for the same reason), Chartreuse Jaune, Strega, Izarra, some amari... Any insights most welcome :)
Alex Grieb’s Avatar Alex Grieb
28th January 2023 at 09:36
It is important to note that Bénédictine contains honey, which means that the liquer is not suitable for vegans.
David Frost’s Avatar David Frost
8th January 2023 at 13:30
Hi— I checked with Bacardi; there is no brandy in the original Benedictine. See my email exchange:
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Bénédictine (Benedictine)
Jan 8, 2023, 13:26 GMT+1

Hi, I confirm, no Brandy in the original Bénédictine.

Carolina.
Morganfrost
Jan 8, 2023, 00:03 GMT+1

Hi, I’m asking about the original Benedictine. Does that contain any brandy or other grape products?
Thanks,
David Frost

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> On Jan 7, 2023, at 7:53 AM, Benedictine wrote:
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
11th January 2023 at 09:38
Bacardi has confirmed that there has been no brandy in Benedictine since the 1980s saying, "There may have been but if so that's pre-Martini acquiring the brand in the 1980s, and likely much longer."
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
9th January 2023 at 11:42
Thanks, David. I have queried with Bacardi and referenced brandy in my production notes page (see "Produced by" link.
6th October 2022 at 01:57
Are you certain that this is based upon brandy? I have seen (a copy of) correspondence from the manufacturer that grapes/grape derivatives are not in the ingredients, and is therefore not based on brandy.