Benedictine Brandy Liqueur DOM 750ml
Benedictine DOM is a historic French herbal liqueur produced at the Palais Benedictine in Fecamp, Normandy, using a proprietary recipe of 27 herbs and spices, including saffron, cinnamon, angelica, hyssop, juniper, and myrrh sourced from five continents. The formula, known to only three people at any given time, dates back to at least 1863. Despite the common misconception suggested by "Brandy" in some naming, Benedictine is actually built on a neutral grain spirit base rather than brandy, with the herbs and spices prepared across four separate distillation and maceration processes, each aged independently before final blending and further aging.
Specs
- Producer: Palais Benedictine, Fecamp, Normandy, France
- Base: Neutral grain spirit
- Botanicals: 27 herbs and spices, including saffron, cinnamon, angelica, hyssop
- ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Fresh citrus peel, cardamom, cedar wood, nutmeg, sage, and mace
- Palate: Silky and honeyed, with saffron, ginger, cardamom, clove, and citrus zest
- Finish: Long and warming, with mocha, fudge, vanilla, and pine sap trailing into a zesty, gingerbread close
One of the most called-for liqueurs in classic cocktail recipes, Benedictine DOM is central to the Singapore Sling, Vieux Carre, and La Louisiane, and mixes especially well with cognac, whiskey, gin, and vodka, or simply served long with soda or tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Benedictine DOM taste like?
Honeyed and silky, with saffron, ginger, cardamom, and citrus zest, finishing warm with vanilla and gingerbread notes.
Does Benedictine DOM contain brandy?
No, despite the name suggesting it, it's built on a neutral grain spirit base. The blended brandy version is a separate product called B&B.
What's the classic cocktail with Benedictine?
The Singapore Sling, Vieux Carre, and La Louisiane are all classic cocktails built around Benedictine.
Benedictine DOM is a historic French herbal liqueur produced at the Palais Benedictine in Fecamp, Normandy, using a proprietary recipe of 27 herbs and spices, including saffron, cinnamon, angelica, hyssop, juniper, and myrrh sourced from five continents. The formula, known to only three people at any given time, dates back to at least 1863. Despite the common misconception suggested by "Brandy" in some naming, Benedictine is actually built on a neutral grain spirit base rather than brandy, with the herbs and spices prepared across four separate distillation and maceration processes, each aged independently before final blending and further aging.
Specs
- Producer: Palais Benedictine, Fecamp, Normandy, France
- Base: Neutral grain spirit
- Botanicals: 27 herbs and spices, including saffron, cinnamon, angelica, hyssop
- ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Fresh citrus peel, cardamom, cedar wood, nutmeg, sage, and mace
- Palate: Silky and honeyed, with saffron, ginger, cardamom, clove, and citrus zest
- Finish: Long and warming, with mocha, fudge, vanilla, and pine sap trailing into a zesty, gingerbread close
One of the most called-for liqueurs in classic cocktail recipes, Benedictine DOM is central to the Singapore Sling, Vieux Carre, and La Louisiane, and mixes especially well with cognac, whiskey, gin, and vodka, or simply served long with soda or tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Benedictine DOM taste like?
Honeyed and silky, with saffron, ginger, cardamom, and citrus zest, finishing warm with vanilla and gingerbread notes.
Does Benedictine DOM contain brandy?
No, despite the name suggesting it, it's built on a neutral grain spirit base. The blended brandy version is a separate product called B&B.
What's the classic cocktail with Benedictine?
The Singapore Sling, Vieux Carre, and La Louisiane are all classic cocktails built around Benedictine.
