Bénédictine D.O.M.
Bénédictine D.O.M. is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL French liqueur from Fécamp, Normandy, made from a secret blend of 27 plants and spices. At the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp — described as the liqueur's only distillery — the botanicals are divided into four preparations, distilled in copper pot stills, then blended and aged in oak tuns. The D.O.M. on every bottle stands for Deo Optimo Maximo, "to God, most good, most great." It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Herbal liqueur
- Botanicals: 27 plants and spices (full recipe secret)
- Production: Four preparations, copper pot stills, aged in oak tuns
- Origin: Fécamp, Normandy, France
Twenty-Seven Botanicals from a Palace in Fécamp
Brand tradition traces the recipe to 1510 and a Benedictine monk of the Abbey of Fécamp, Dom Bernardo Vincelli; what is documented is its recreation in 1863 by Fécamp wine merchant Alexandre Le Grand, who commercialised it as Bénédictine and later built the Palais Bénédictine where it is still made. Named botanicals in sourced accounts include angelica, hyssop and lemon balm — the rest of the 27 remains the house's secret. Explore it among our liqueurs, browse the spirits shelf, or see the Benedictine D.O.M. vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pronounced, complex spice and fruit — clove, cardamom and liquorice with honey, prune and orange. Palate: Silky and honeyed, pungent herbal and spicy flavours in balance with the sweetness, citrus and soft almond beneath. Finish: Smooth, with a mild honey close.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat or over a single cube as a digestif, or mix the classic Vieux Carré and Bobby Burns, where its herbal depth does quiet, essential work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does D.O.M. stand for? Deo Optimo Maximo — Latin for "to God, most good, most great," a dedication inscribed on Bénédictine bottles.
How many botanicals are in Bénédictine? Twenty-seven plants and spices, divided into four preparations before blending. The full recipe is secret.
Where is Bénédictine made? At the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp, Normandy, where it has been produced since Alexandre Le Grand commercialised it in 1863.
For the herbal classic of Fécamp, order Bénédictine D.O.M. online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.