Description
Chartreuse is a French herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks from a secret recipe of 130 botanicals, known for its vibrant color and complex flavor, with the two main varieties being the potent, spicy Green Chartreuse (55% ABV) and the sweeter, milder Yellow Chartreuse (40% ABV). Originally created as an “elixir of life,” it’s used in cocktails like the Last Word or enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as a digestif.
- Origin: First created in 1605 by Carthusian monks in the French Alps.
- Recipe: A closely guarded secret, known only to a few monks.
- Process: Involves macerating 130 herbs, roots, and flowers in alcohol, followed by aging in oak casks.
- Neat or on the rocks: Best served very cold.
- Cocktails: A key ingredient in many craft cocktails, such as the Last Word.
- Digestif: Traditionally enjoyed after a meal.
Chartreuse Collection
A legendary and extraordinarily unique spirit, Chartreuse is one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious herbal liqueurs, handcrafted for centuries by Carthusian monks in the French Alps using a closely guarded secret recipe dating back to 1605.
Created originally as an “Elixir of Life,” Chartreuse is produced from an astonishing blend of 130 herbs, roots, flowers, and botanicals, carefully macerated and aged in oak casks to develop its unmistakable depth, complexity, and vibrant character. To this day, the complete recipe remains known by only a select few monks, adding to the mystique and rarity surrounding this remarkable spirit.
This collection features the two celebrated expressions of Chartreuse:
Green Chartreuse — Bold, powerful, and intensely complex at 55% ABV, featuring vibrant herbal spice, mint, pepper, citrus, and earthy botanical notes with a long warming finish
Yellow Chartreuse — Softer, sweeter, and exceptionally smooth at 40% ABV, offering delicate honeyed herbal flavors layered with saffron, floral notes, and gentle spice
Renowned worldwide by bartenders, collectors, and spirit enthusiasts, Chartreuse is a cornerstone ingredient in classic craft cocktails such as the famous Last Word, while also being exceptional enjoyed neat, over ice, or as a traditional after-dinner digestif.
Rich in history, craftsmanship, and intrigue, Chartreuse is more than a liqueur — it is a true piece of spirits history and an extraordinary addition to any premium collection.
An exceptional raffle item for cocktail lovers, collectors, and connoisseurs of rare and historic spirits.
