1960s D.O.M Benedictine (35.5cl, 41.7%)

A 1960s D.O.M Benedictine liqueur, bottled at 41.7% in a 355 ml bottle. It is deep amber-bronze, viscous and slow-moving, with honey, saffron, citrus peel, angelica root, hyssop, nutmeg, caramel, oak resin, mint-anise, lavender and thyme on the nose. The palate is velvety and layered, with honeyed spice, orange marmalade, vanilla bean, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, gentian bitterness, caramel and oak. The finish is long, warming and gently spiced, with honey, citrus, herbal bitters, oak, mint and sweet spice lingering.