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Bénédictine

Bénédictine Liqueur

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Founder: Alexandre Le Grand
Year Founded: 1863
Distillery Location: Fecamp, France

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The Palais Benedictine, Fecamp, France

Master Distiller / Blender: Eric Tourain, Master Distiller

How you should drink it

Fast Facts

  • In 1510, the Benedictine monk Don Bernardo Vincelli created the recipe for this French liqueur, which calls for 27 plants and spices. The three main ingredients are Angelica, Hyssop and Lemon Balm.
  • There are only three people on earth who know the complete recipe for making the spirit.
  • Benedictine is aged for up to 17 months before bottling.
  • The brand was first imported to the United States in 1888.

Types of Bénédictine Available

  • Benedictine

Comments

  1. LARRY LEDFORD says:

    No Benedictine that I have purchased in the U.S. has come close to the golden velvet of that bought at Monte Cassino in Rome. Can it be purchased online from the monastery and from what website? Thanks

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