Chartreuse
Made at the monastery of La Grande Chartreuse, France, from an ancient recipe known to only two monks at any time.
Bénédictine
First made in the 16th century by an Italian monk at Fécamp Abbey, France, and still made by a company founded in 1863.
Ampleforth Cider Brandy
Distilled from cider produced by Ampleforth Abbey, Yorkshire, England, from apples grown in the Abbey's orchards.
Glenstal Almond Tart
A dark chocolate shell filled with almond and honey and topped with milk chocolate and amaretti pieces.
Crème Brûlée
White chocolate truffle with a hint of vanilla and smooth caramel in a white chocolate shell.
Glenstal Liqueur
Made from a traditional recipe using lemon verbena and herbs grown at Glenstal Abbey, Ireland.
Liqueur de Mandarine
Made at the Cistercian Abbey of Lérins on an island off the coast of France, where St. Patrick is said to have studied.
Klosterbiene
A rich-tasting liqueur made with Williams-Christ pears and honey at the Monastery of the Holy Mountain in Bavaria.
Nocino di Bose
From the Monastery of Bose in Italy, a walnut liqueur made using an old monastic recipe for an after-dinner drink.
5.5 oz. gift box with 12 chocolates includes information about each truffle and Glenstal Abbey.**
 Glenstal Abbey: Murroe, County Limerick, Ireland
Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1927 in County Limerick on the south-west coast of Ireland. A 500 acre estate with streams, lakes and woodland paths surrounds a Norman-style castle built in the 1830s.
The Abbey, which is dedicated to Saints Joseph and Columba, is home to 50 monks. Prayer and liturgical celebration combine with managing a boarding school for boys, a farm, and a guest house. The Abbey is known for its collection of Russian and Greek icons and for its many chant and music recordings.
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