The incredible story of Benedictine began in 1510 in the Abbey of Fcamp, in Normandy, France, when the Benedictine monk, Dom Bernardo Vincelli, created a secret elixir that was to become famous for years to come; Benedictine is a subtle blend of twenty-seven plants and spices. Enjoy on ice with a twist of lemon zest or in countless cocktails.source: benedictinedom.com