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They still warm to Bene
From the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, first published Tuesday 2nd Apr 2002.
BENEDICTINE has continued its reign as one of East Lancashire's favourite tipples.
Four Burnley Benedictine outlets were awarded Bene Gold Status on March 26 with a personalised limited edition branded flask.
And the traditional Bene 'n' Hot is still as popular as ever as a warming drink in winter.
Alan Kennedy, manager of the Burnley Miners Working Men's Social Club, Plumbe Street, said: "We are pleased to have won another award in recognition of the traditional Lancashire drink. It's a nice drink to finish off with after a few beers."
Lancashire became the hot spot for the drink after the First World War when soldiers of the East Lancashire Regiment based near Fecamp in Normandy, where Benedictine is made, returned home with the taste. And now around 70 per cent of Britain's Benedictine consumption takes place in Burnley.
Brian Motley, assistant steward at the KSC 110 Club, Albert Street, said: "It's still very popular. It's a potent mixture."
Fifteen outlets in Lancashire were selected for the awards, presented by brand manager Jonathan Kirkham.
He said: "Lancashire is the one of the largest selling regions and its continued success is due in no small part to the support of the local community."
Fulledge Conservative Club, in Plumbe Street, and Paradise WMC, in Martin Street, also received awards in the Burnley area.
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http://www.aftermathww1.com/benedictine.asp

Benedictine liqueur has strong connections with the region dating back to World War I. The East Lancashire 11th Bn was based in Fecamp in Normandy, where Benedictine is produced, during the winter of 1918-19. It was here that the British soldiers first developed a taste for Benedictine, drinking the liqueur mixed with hot water.

This favourite drink, which was rumoured to have healing effects for various illnesses, soon became known affectionately as a "Bene 'n' Hot".

The soldiers discovered that a "Bene 'n' Hot" was just as effective at warding off the chill of the Lancashire winters back home and they demanded that Benedictine be provided for their local taverns.

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Burnley, did you know?

http://www.burnley.gov.uk/youthscene/didyouknows.html

Usually have a hip flask of brandy and bene on the golf course with me in winter. See that they now sell it ready mixed.


http://www.benedictine.fr/anglais/histoire_frame.html

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My tipple of last night. I have a bit of a thumpy head today.

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