Bénédictine is a herbal liqueur that has been produced commercially since 1863 in France. However, the recipe is said to go back to much older elixirs of the Benedictine monks.
A total of 27 different herbs and spices give this dark, amber-colored liqueur specialty its spicy, slightly sweet taste. As varied as its ingredients are, so varied is the Benedictine DOM's taste nuances.
Lemon, lemon balm and delicate peppermint flavors combine with warm undertones of vanilla, myrrh and mace, as well as nutmeg, coriander, saffron and tea.
Lovers of the herbal liqueur, which is now internationally recognized in the world of fine dining, naturally drink it pure.