No true analytical review tonight. This is more of a nostalgic review. This is essentially my father’s favorite cordial and would come out on Christmas most often. This squat brown bottle would be tucked somewhere in the back. I would be intrigued, peering at the adult “drinks”. However, I would never see anyone pour from this bottle. Flash forward many years ahead and we (wife and me) found ourselves joyfully hosting Christmas Eve. Food, wine, spirits and family were the natural tradition after evening mass. Food was plentiful. And so were the desserts. Well, for the simple pleasure for my father, I made sure I had B&B. The aroma is not all that inviting. Almost Elmer’s glue with a sweet and syrupy hazelnut undertone. If the nose is so off and odd, why do people drink this? Well, the palate is nothing of the nose. Sweet, sticky, thick with a touch of spice. Tabasco-like in sensation but is truer in flavor to fresh cinnamon spice, like Red Hots, but not artificial like Fireball. This just sips sweet and spicy and has become a nostalgic favorite of mine and is a catalyst for stirring memories and still a small sharing moment between me and my father. This will perpetually be a favorite of mine. It is a great cordial. Try a small bottle. I am sure you will find it to be enjoyable. Brandy and Benedictine (whatever that is), it will not disappoint. It may be too sweet for some. But for those with an occasional sweet tooth, you will enjoy. What spirit connections do you share with a family member loved one? What spirit conjures up memories? [12/20/20]