DOM Benedictine French Liqueur 50 cl 40%

A secret recipe from 1510 that survived a revolution - D.O.M Bénédictine is one of the world's oldest liqueurs, created by a monk and rediscovered after more than three hundred years lost to history.

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D.O.M Bénédictine is a French herbal liqueur that, according to tradition, was first formulated in 1510 by the Benedictine monk Dom Bernardo Vincelli at Fécamp Abbey in Normandy, bottled at 40% ABV.

The recipe was lost during the French Revolution but was rediscovered in 1863 by wine merchant Alexandre Le Grand, who built the lavish Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp and established the current distillery in 1882. The liqueur is today produced by Bacardi and still follows the original recipe's 27 plants and spices, with angelica, hyssop and lemon balm as the three main ingredients.

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D.O.M Bénédictine offers notes of crisp freshness, softened by a hint of honey, and a deep spice and citrus character that makes the flavour distinctive and unforgettable. The golden colour and extremely rich texture give an exceptional sense of warmth on the palate.

Specifikationer

Name: D.O.M Bénédictine
Producer/Distillery: Distillerie Bénédictine (Bacardi), Fécamp
Country: France (Normandy)
Type: Herbal liqueur
Main ingredients: Angelica, hyssop, lemon balm and 24 other herbs and spices
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 cl
EAN no.: 3035551511009
Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a digestif, on the rocks, or in cocktails such as the Bobby Burns

Smagsprofil

Spiced · Honey · Complex · Golden

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The recipe for D.O.M Bénédictine was lost during the French Revolution and only rediscovered in 1863 - for more than 350 years the liqueur has therefore only existed thanks to Alexandre Le Grand's rediscovery of the old monastery records.

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Frequently asked questions about D.O.M Bénédictine

What does D.O.M mean in the name Bénédictine?

D.O.M is an abbreviation of the Latin Deo Optimo Maximo, meaning 'to God, most good, most great', referring to the liqueur's monastic origin.

How many herbs does D.O.M Bénédictine contain?

The liqueur contains 27 different plants and spices, of which angelica, hyssop and lemon balm are the three main ingredients.

Which cocktails suit D.O.M Bénédictine?

The liqueur is classically used in cocktails such as the Bobby Burns, where it adds a spiced, honeyed depth to whisky-based drinks.

Who produces D.O.M Bénédictine today?

The liqueur is produced at the original distillery in Fécamp, Normandy, today owned by the major spirits company Bacardi.

How is D.O.M Bénédictine best served?

The liqueur is best enjoyed as a digestif after a meal, on the rocks, or mixed into cocktails. See our full range of DOM Bénédictine here.