Benedictine
CoreFécamp / Normandy / France
Famous For
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Frisco Sour
Rye whiskey and Benedictine shaken with citrus. San Francisco's contribution to the sour family.
Kentucky Colonel
Bourbon and Benedictine on the rocks. Two ingredients carrying centuries of tradition.
Queen Elizabeth
Gin, dry vermouth, and Benedictine. A Martini enriched with herbal honey and named for royalty.
ABV40%. B&B (Benedictine and Brandy) is also 40% but drier due to brandy dilution.
Sub-styles
Benedictine DOMB&B (Benedictine & Brandy)
Tasting Notes
Honey, saffron, warm baking spices, angelica, thyme, pine, dried herbs, citrus peel, caramelized sugar. Rich and unctuous on the palate with a lingering herbal finish. Think of it as the intersection of honey and a spice cabinet.
Brand Guide
Single producer: Benedictine DOM ($30-40). B&B blend ($28-38). No tiers — there is only one Benedictine. Accept no imitations.
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The Story
Herbal liqueur wrapped in monastery legend, bridging sweet and bitter with twenty-seven botanicals.