Appearance: Amber gold. Aroma: Citrus peel and honey are the dominant notes, built upon a foundation of spice and herbal extracts so elaborate as to prohibit analysis. It is a nose possessed of such complexity it presents as one balanced aroma that is simultaneously sweet, floral, herbal and earthy. Flavour and Texture: Intense honey sweetness in the arrival with a thick mouth-coating texture. The palate is warming at first, then hot and spicy with sweet cinnamon, clove, ginger, saffron, citrus peel, and many other flavours. Herbal notes become more prominent in mid palate before it transitions to a long spiced-honey finish. Bénédictine is a monumental liqueur - I'm dismayed it has only 25 tastes here and no official review. In my opinion it is at its best when taken neat. No ice, no water - nothing. Just by itself in a small glass. Ponder it, savour it. It does also have a rapport with chocolate and coffee and there are few finer resolutions to a meal than a small glass of Bénédictine with a demitasse of black coffee. Bénédictine is also an essential base for several iconic cocktails including the Singapore Sling, Poet's Dream, Bobby Burns, Brainstorm, Honeymoon, Queen Elizabeth and Monte Carlo. For the fearless of heart it can be consumed as a B&B (Bénédictine and cognac in equal measure) but don't blame me for the hangover. If you have never tasted Bénédictine, you should. It is one of the finest liqueurs in existence. "Outstanding" : 92/100 (5 stars)