The recipe is a closely guarded trade secret, purportedly known to only three people at any given time. Benedictine predates many of the famous cocktails it’s a component of by centuries, although it was nearly lost to history.

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The quality of our packaging ensures the wine arrives safe and sound, it is full compostable or recyclable. Originally a cure for Malaria, this liqueur was first made at the Fecamp Abbey at around the time of 1510, it was then forgotten about and then later rediscovered by one of the abbeys lawyers and put into mass production. Palate: Silky, honeyed, lightly spiced palate with saffron, ginger, cardamom, cloves and citrus zestiness. With a distinctive aroma of spices and fresh citrus fruits softened by a touch of honey it has an extremely rich texture.

In the pantheon of herbal liqueurs, particularly European herbal liqueurs, Benedictine is right around the top for me,” says Morgenthaler.

Tasting the two reveals the real distinction: Bénédictine has citrus, cedar, nutmeg, and sage notes and Drambuie is medicinal with notes of grass, licorice, and orange peel. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here.

Liqueur, is the perfect accompaniment to champagne in the DOM Cocktail, and can also be sipped neat or enjoyed as an after-dinner liqueur. v=1684269626","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":33820845474105,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. v=1700935404","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":36502322413881,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0. Its recipe is secret and heavily guarded, leading to there being many copy cats, many of which have gone on to be successful in their own right. Distilled and aged in a flamboyant palace built in Fécamp in tribute to this unique liqueur Bénédictine is a subtle alchemy of 27 different plants and spices.

Incidentally, the world’s largest consumer of Bénédictine is a gentlemen’s club in Burnley, right here in the UK! This Beautiful Liqueur is best drunk in small sips, letting the nectar slowly flow throughout your mouth to the back of the throat.