Back in the 1700’s however when Benedictine was first produced by a Venetian monk, sourcing 27 botanicals including angelica, hyssop, juniper, myrrh, saffron, aloe, arnica and cinnamon must have been quite the challenge. A half-Century or so gap in production at the beginning of the 19th Century followed, before the original recipe was re-discovered, modernized and put back into production. Today the exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, but we know that it is distilled in copper pot stills and aged in oak barrels for at least a little while.

Nose: Passion fruit, mango, grilled pineapple, maple syrup, hints of smoked bacon and aged timber.

Palate: Tropical fruit, syrup and rich oak spice.

Finish: Beeswax, heather honey and waxy tropical fruitiness.

One of the original super-premium vodkas – made in France, and without doubt one of the creamiest vodkas we’ve ever tasted. Great Neat from the freezer.

One of the original super-premium vodkas – made in France, and without doubt one of the creamiest vodkas we’ve ever tasted. Great Neat from the freezer.

A halfway house between the delicious Patron Blanco and the sublime Anejo, this reposado is one of the finest available anywhere. A really excellent tequila.

A quality tequila from the well-known Patron brand, this super-premium anejo has made a big hit in top-end bars across the UK. Long-time fans of this tequila should check out Siete Leguas.

Patrón Silver tequila is the perfect ultra-premium white spirit. Using only the finest 100 percent Weber blue agave, it is handmade in small batches to be smooth, soft and easily mixable.

The first ultra-premium silver (blanco) tequila in the world, Gran Patron is a triple-distilled aged tequila that has had its colour removed and claims to be the world’s smoothest sipping tequila.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Crystal clear

Aroma: Fresh agave, citrus & fruit

Taste: Extremely smooth with light notes of citrus & fruit

Finish: Long-lasting black pepper