Dom Benedictine Liqueur

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 40% | Colouring: Yes

Special Features:

Bénédictine D.O.M is made from 27 plants and spices and is given time to rest in oak during production. Its ingredients come from four continents and are processed at the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp, Normandy.

First, four different preparations of plants and spices are macerated in alcohol. Depending on their composition, they then undergo slow or double distillation. The four aromatic distillates obtained, known as Esprits, mature for eight months in large oak casks. Honey and saffron are then added. After heating, the mixture rests for another four months in an oak vessel before the liqueur is filtered and bottled. The entire production process takes around two years.

In the glass, the liqueur is copper-coloured with golden highlights. Its combination of herbs, spices and gentle citrus notes can be explored neat or over ice; Bénédictine D.O.M also has a place in cocktails such as the Vieux Carré and the Bobby Burns. The bottle contains 0.7 litres at 40% alcohol.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: On the nose, herbs and spices meet mandarin zest. A subtle pine note adds to the aroma.
• Palate: The liqueur is rich and silky on the palate. Delicate honey and citrus notes mingle with the flavour of sweet almonds.
• Finish: The long, smooth finish leaves lingering spice notes and honey-like sweetness.

Distillery/Bottler:

The Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp brings together a distillery, a museum and art collections open to the public. Alexandre Le Grand, the founder of Bénédictine, developed this concept with the architect Camille Albert. Opened in 1888, the complex was destroyed by fire four years later and subsequently rebuilt. Its architecture combines influences from the Norman Renaissance with Gothic forms, among other styles.

The liqueur is still made at the Palais today. Distillation takes place in hammered copper stills dating from Alexandre Le Grand's time. The maturation vessels are also the result of close collaboration: French coopers make the large oak casks in consultation with the Master Distiller. The often-cited account tracing the recipe back to 1510 forms part of the brand's traditional history.

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