Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur (1L)

This is the original French herbal liqueur, from Fecamp in Normandy. It has been distilled since 1863 to a recipe of twenty-seven plants and spices, on a base of neutral beet-root alcohol. It contains no wine, no brandy and no grape derivatives. It is the classic liqueur of the Chassidic farbrengen, and many call it the Rebbe's drink.

Mood: Honey, hyssop, hush.

Tasting notes

The nose brings dried citrus peel, honey, warm baking spice and juniper. On the palate it is lightly viscous and rich, with vanilla, saffron, angelica root and a thread of dark honey. The finish is herbal, long and gently warming, and it closes bittersweet.

Food pairing

It is best once the meal is over, with a slice of honey cake, with dark chocolate, or simply by itself. It mixes cleanly into a Singapore Sling, hot tea, or a brandy-free alternative to a B&B.

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