1950s DOM Benedictine Liqueur, Normandy, France french brandy

1950s DOM Benedictine Liqueur, Normandy, France french brandyDom Benedictine 1950s Bottling The recipe is a closely guarded trade secret, purportedly known to only three people at any given time. So many people have tried to reproduce it that the company maintains on its grounds in Fcamp a "Hall of Counterfeits" (Salle des Contrefaons). The bottle and label have been imitated, as has the name Bndictine. The company prosecutes those it feels are infringing on its intellectual property. The manufacturing process

the climatic characteristics of the geographical area where it originated

brooding red wine with intense fresh red cherry and raspberry aromas on an elegantly weighted palate

and rather more mentholy and pine-y

supported by Cabernet Franc’s lift and Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure

The finish is medium with subtle sea and smoke

On the nose there are coffee roasted notes

These decanters were reserved for special occasions and it was with this in mind that the Jack Daniel Distillery released the 750ml Monogram bottle in 2009

The brand was founded in 1763 by Thomas Hine

those stout fellows in Ross-shire responsible for the production of this fine Highland spirit

elegant and - most importantly - balanced

full finish

as it’s base address was Glenforres-Glenlivet Distillery