Chartreuse 'Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse' Liqueur, Isere, France

Crafted from a centuries-old secret and steeped in the monastic tradition, Chartreuse 'Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse' Liqueur, Isère, France, is a singular herbal tonic made from 130 carefully selected botanicals. With a history tracing back to 1605, this potent elixir blends medicinal legacy and artisanal mastery in a unique, intensely aromatic spirit.

Product Details:

• Category: Herbal Liqueur
• Alcohol: 69% ABV
• Ingredients: Alcohol, sugar, water, vegetable substances (130 plants, flowers, spices, bark, roots, and berries)
• Production Process: Includes distillation for aroma, maceration for color, and extraction to retain plant-based properties

Sensory Description:

Rich and intense, the elixir delivers a deeply herbaceous profile with layered flavors from a complex botanical recipe. Aromas are sharply herbal, opening into spicy, earthy, and medicinal notes. On the palate, it is powerful and aromatic with a concentrated finish that leaves a long-lasting herbal impression.

Distiller's Background:

The story of Chartreuse begins in 1605 when the Duke of Estrees entrusted the Carthusian monks with a manuscript containing a mysterious recipe for an “elixir of long life.” After more than 150 years of refinement, Brother Jérôme Maubec finalized the formulation in 1764. Since then, production has continued in the Chartreuse Mountains, near the Grande Chartreuse Monastery, where only two monks at any given time are entrusted with the full recipe. Their legacy includes not only liqueurs of profound depth and quality but also one of the most secretive and enduring spirit traditions in the world.

Serving Suggestions:

• As a digestif: Sip pure in a teaspoon for an intense herbal finish
• In tea or toddy: Add to herbal tea with honey and lemon
• With sweets: Drizzle over a sugar cube or meringue
• As a pick-me-up: Dilute a few drops in hot or cold water
• In cocktails: Use sparingly for a potent herbal lift in mixed drinks

Why Chartreuse 'Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse'?

Whether sipped as a medicinal tonic or mixed into a refined cocktail, Chartreuse 'Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse' offers a powerful glimpse into monastic craftsmanship and herbal alchemy that has remained unchanged for over two centuries.