Bénédictine

Founder: Alexandre Le Grand
Year Founded: 1863

DISTILLERY LOCATION

Fecamp, France

VISITOR CENTERS

The Palais Benedictine, Fecamp, France

MASTER DISTILLER/BLENDER

Eric Tourain, Master Distiller

TYPES OF BENEDICTINE AVAILABLE:

Benedictine

HOW YOU SHOULD DRINK IT:

• Neat
• In cocktails (Bobby Burns, Singapore Sling, Vieux Carre)

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.