DISTILLATION AND AGEING, A COMPLEX PROCESS
DISTILLATION
Bénédictine is still crafted at Le Palais Bénédictine using the original copper pot stills.
The production process begins with four individual and unique recipes of herbs and spices.
Each small batch then undergoes a separate process.
AGEING
The large oak barrels are crafted from only the finest wood by trusted French coopers who work closely with the master distiller.
The 4 batches are aged for 8 months before they are blended with honey and saffron.
Saffron remains the most expensive spice in the world but is key to ensuring the balanced taste of Bénédictine.
This new blend is then heated prior to resting for a final 4 months in an oak tank before being filtered and bottled.
