I think Benedictine is an underutilized cocktail ingredient that seems to elevate any cocktail it goes into. It is also one of the few liqueurs that you can drink neat. The nose is heavy on the baking spices and a faint hint of lemon peel. The palate mainly features honey, with a touch of sweetness, but not overwhelmingly so. It is thick, but not too syrupy. The finish has no burn, with some nice herbal and pine notes. I don't tend to grade liqueurs on their usefulness neat, but this one holds up pretty well. I would still only buy this as a cocktail ingredient, but it's a worthy one to have around, especially if you want to explore creating new cocktails (and of course the many classic cocktails that this one is in).