What spirit is in Benedictine?

What spirit is in Benedictine?

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.

What is Dom Benedictine good for?

Taken any which way, Benedictine D.O.M is versatile enough to accommodate different strokes for different folks. More often than not, the liqueur is popular among women post-pregnancy as the Chinese believe that it is poh (nourishing), and will strengthen and warm the body after the stress of childbirth.

What is Dom Benedictine made of?

Made by French Benedictine monks at Fecamp, Dom Benedictine has as its basis the blending of 27 different plants and spices from five continents. These include a blend of herbs, spices and an infusion of saffron, honey, thyme, tea and caramel.

What is the alcohol content of Dom Benedictine?

40%
D.O.M. Bénédictine weighs in at 40% abv (alcohol by volume), making it a very potent spirit, perhaps there is some truth in the stories that the old abbot’s ghost is seen from time to time at the distillery?!!

What can I use instead of Dom Benedictine?

The best substitutes for Benedictine are Drambuie, Yellow Chartreuse, Chartreuse Liqueur, Glayva, Amaro, Regular Brandy, Jagermeister, Grand Marnier, Fernet Branca, and Campari.

Can you drink Benedictine straight?

In play, it’s a tremendously versatile liqueur. It’s complex and delicious enough to drink straight after dinner, or mixed to great effect.

Is Dom Benedictine healthy?

The drink is more usually known as DOM in Malaysia where it is thought to have healing properties. The taste is honey sweet, pungent and herbal. Malaysian Chinese regard it as a health tonic particularly for mothers with newborns.

Does Dom Benedictine expire?

Because DOM contains 40% alcohol, it can last indefinitely on your shelf. You can also partake of it a little at a time over a long period, meaning it will not deteriorate after the bottle is opened.

Is Bénédictine a Dom brandy?

Equal parts DOM Benedictine and my favourite Brandy. An icon of sophisticated drinking. With the nourishing 27 herbs and spices in DOM. It is a versatile product, both as a drink and for fun recopies, like Spaghetti with prawns and roasted shallots with DOM.

What is the flavor of Bénédictine?

What does Bénédictine taste like? It’s a sweet liqueur that has a very deliciously unique taste. It’s made with 27 herbs, spices, and peels. The flavor is smooth and sweet, like honey, and also has a subtle taste of licorice to it too, with a flavor of sweet spices.

Is Benedictine a healthy drink?

Drinking Benedictine DOM before meals will regulate gastrointestinal activities and strengthen them. -Recovery of physical strength during and after illness-For people requiring physical strength during and after illness, and people with delayed recovery of physical conditions after illness.

Does Dom Bénédictine expire?

Because DOM contains 40% alcohol, it can last indefinitely on your shelf. You can also partake of it a little at a time over a long period, meaning it will not deteriorate after the bottle is opened. Serve at room temperature, chilled, on ice or with a little soda.