The original liqueur formulated by Brother Antoine from the 'elixir' (Chartreuse Elixir Végétal). The strong and distinctive flavour, coupled with its 55% abv strength make this a challenging but rewarding liqueur.
Key Flavours
Herbal
Vegetal
Serve
There's pungent aromas of pine, lime and anise. To taste its herbaceous and fresh, ranging from lemon zest to pine to anise and onto a peppermint finish. One to use in the many cocktails that call for it, but also one to try over ice.
Process
Only two Chartreuse monks know the identity of the 130 plants, how to blend them and how to distil them into this world-famous liqueur. The green colour is entirely natural and done via infusion.
People
The history of Chartreuse goes back centuries. The liqueur has been made by the Carthusian Monks since 1737, according to the instructions set out in a manuscript given to them by François Annibal d'Estrées in 1605.
Place
The ‘herb room” is still located in the old monastery’s bakery, but now production happens at their new distillery in Aiguenoire. The old Voiron distillery operational between 1936 and 2017 is now the Chartreuse liqueurs tourist centre.
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Product Specification
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ColourN/A
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CountryFrance
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ClosureScrew cap
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SKU758664NV
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Alcohol %55%
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Unit Volume70cl
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VegetarianYes