Benedictine
70cl
A herbal liqueur made with brandy and a complex mix of herbs, spices and fruits. These include angelica, hyssop, juniper, myrrh, saffron, mace, fir flower, aloe, arnica, lemon balm, tea, thyme, coriander, clove, lemon, vanilla, orange peel, honey, red berries, cinnamon and nutmeg.
A herbal liqueur made with brandy and a complex mix of herbs, spices and fruits. These include angelica, hyssop, juniper, myrrh, saffron, mace, fir flower, aloe, arnica, lemon balm, tea, thyme, coriander, clove, lemon, vanilla, orange peel, honey, red berries, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Fresh citrus peel, cardamom, cedar wood, nutmeg, sage |
Finish | Warming notes of mocha coffee, fudge, vanilla and pine sap emerge and last through the zesty, saffron and gingerbread finish. |
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Flavour | Silky, honeyed, lightly spiced palate with saffron, ginger, cardamom, cloves and citrus zestiness. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 70cl |
Alcohol % | 40% |
Country | France |
Producer | Benedictine |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | It can be consumed neat or mixed into cocktails such as the Bobby Burns, Chrysanthemum and, most famously, Vieux Carré. |