D.O.M. Bénédictine - regular - b. 1940s, 1950s - 73cl

Rare Antique Bénédictine D.O.M. Herbal Liqueur Bottle – Original Bottling (c. 1940s-50s)

An exceptional and fully authentic vintage bottle of the legendary French herbal liqueur Bénédictine D.O.M., produced at the historic distillery in Fécamp, Normandy, France.

Producer: Bénédictine D.O.M. (Société Anonyme de la Grande Distillerie)
Origin: Pasajes, Spain
Estimated Era: c. 1920s–1930s
Volume: 73 cl (standard pre-metric/vintage European sizing)
Alcohol Content: 43% ABV / 86 Proof (higher proof vintage recipe)
Closure & Seal: Original lead/paper capsule fully intact over the cork, with the authentic paper-and-lead ribbon band leading to the glass ring seal on the shoulder.
Fill Level: Mid-Shoulder — remarkable liquid retention for a bottle of this age, clearly visible when back-lit.
Bottle Condition: Heavy, dark-green molded glass featuring the prominent raised embossed lettering "BENEDICTINE" across the shoulder.
Labels: Original vintage paper labels displaying natural aging patina, minor surface wear, and edge chipping consistent with century-old storage. The reverse counter-label explicitly states the original anti-counterfeiting security guarantees in French ("VÉRITABLE BÉNÉDICTINE").

Collector's Note
Unopened bottles from this period featuring intact original closures, legible period-correct labels, and solid fill levels are increasingly difficult to source. Ships securely packed in specialized bottle-transport packaging with full tracking and insurance.