description B&B Liqueur Overview
B&B is a bottled liqueur that combines Bénédictine, a French herbal liqueur, with brandy. The blend was commercially introduced in the United States during the 1930s, turning an established bar preparation into a consistent ready-to-serve product. It retains Bénédictine's sweet herbal and spice character while the brandy contributes warmth and a drier structure, making it suitable for sipping neat, over ice, or as an after-dinner drink.
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What is B&B Liqueur made from?
B&B is a ready-to-serve blend of Bénédictine, a French herbal liqueur produced in Fécamp, Normandy, and cognac brandy. The combination was commercially bottled and introduced in the United States in the 1930s, formalizing a drink that bartenders had previously mixed by hand from the two components.
How should B&B Liqueur be served?
B&B is most commonly served neat at room temperature in a snifter or small cordial glass as an after-dinner digestif. It can also be used as a cocktail ingredient and pairs well with coffee-based drinks due to its herbal sweetness and brandy warmth.
What is the difference between Bénédictine and B&B?
Bénédictine is the original herbal liqueur made from a closely guarded recipe of roughly 27 plants and spices, while B&B is Bénédictine pre-blended with cognac brandy. The addition of brandy gives B&B a drier, more spirit-forward profile and slightly higher alcohol content than straight Bénédictine.
Where is B&B Liqueur produced?
Both B&B and Bénédictine are produced at the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp, Normandy, France, the same facility where Bénédictine has been made since the nineteenth century. The brand is currently owned by Bacardi, which manages global distribution of both products.
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