Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur (750ml)

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, and it is the classic liqueur of the Chassidic farbrengen, often called the Rebbe's drink.

Mood: Honey, hyssop, hush.

Tasting notes

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

Food pairing

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

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