Dom Benedictine Alcohol Dom Benedictine Liqueur 73 Proof 1 Bottle Feb 22 2013 John Nicholson Auctioneers In United Kingdom

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Dop loesung level 135. Flavoured with twenty seven flowers berries herbs roots and spices it was developed by wine merchant alexandre le grand in the 19th century and marketed as having been derived from an original recipe of benedictine monks of the abbey of fecamp in normandy lost in the ashes of the french revolution. 700ml a classic medium bodied french herbal liqueur benedictine was awarded 95 points by the prestigious beverage tasting institute in chicago. Today dom benedictine is one of the worlds favourite liqueurs.

The home of benedictine liqueur distilled and aged in the palais benedictine built in fecamp in tribute to this unique liqueur. The three main ingredients are angelica hyssop and lemon balm. If you find yourself in normandy a visit to the palais benedictine is a must.

Benedictine is aged for up to 17 months before bottling. Dom benedictine 70cl france herbal liqueur 40 abv it is claimed that dom benedictine is made from a traditional recipe from the dominican order of monks dom of 1510 lost then later rediscovered by wine merchant alexandre le gran in the 19th century. Is an herbal liqueur produced in france.

One last thing before i leave you. Answer 1 of 2. Cointreau and orange with dom benedictine palais benedictine.

Drinking dom benedictine has an image of providing health benefits but like all alcoholic drinks this is only in extreme moderation. Its secret recipe contains aged cognac blended with 27 individual herbs roots and spices with a mellow touch of honey. Benedictine is not a mild liqueur.

There are three types of benedictine produced at fecamp abbey the classic benedictine liqueur brandy benedictine and the single cask benedictine. This higher alcohol content punctuates its flavor medley creating a bold robust and complex liqueur. Health benefits from alcohol are very much a side issue although most companies like to play on and promote this image.

It is claimed that dom benedictine is made from a traditional recipe from the dominican order of monks dom of 1510 lost then later rediscovered by wine merchant alexandre le gran in the 19th century. There are only three people on earth who know the complete recipe for making the spirit. In 1510 the benedictine monk don bernardo vincelli created the recipe for this french liqueur which calls for 27 plants and spices.