Chartreuse

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Chartreuse is a French liqueur producer based in the Chartreuse Mountains of the French Alps, where Carthusian monks at the Grande Chartreuse monastery have produced herbal liqueurs since 1737 using a recipe of 130 botanicals that remains known only to two monks at any time. Chartreuse Green is distilled to 110 proof while Chartreuse Yellow is milder at 80 proof, both macerated from the same secret plant mixture. The Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse represents the oldest documented form of the recipe. The VEP expressions, available in both Green and Yellow, are aged longer in small oak casks. The MOF Cuvee des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France and the rare vintage Voiron bottlings from the 1960s and 1980s represent the upper tier of the range.
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    Chartreuse Yellow 700ml
    $89.97
    Chartreuse Yellow 750ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Yellow 750ml
    $129.97
    Chartreuse Liqueur Du Foudre 147 700ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Liqueur Du Foudre 147 700ml
    $799.99
    Chartreuse Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse 100ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse 100ml
    $34.99
    Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir 2024 - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir 2024
    $199.97
    Chartreuse Green - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Green 750ml
    $99.97
    Chartreuse Green VEP 1 Liter - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Green VEP 1 Liter
    $499.97
    Chartreuse Jaune / Yellow, Voiron, Vintage 1930s [Net] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Jaune / Yellow, Voiron, Vintage 1930s [Net]
    $12,999.97
    Chartreuse Green Verte Voiron Vintage 1951 - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Green Verte Voiron Vintage 1951
    $4,999.97
    Chartreuse Yellow VEP 1 Liter - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Yellow VEP 1 Liter
    $499.97
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    Chartreuse MOF Cuvee des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Liqueur 700ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse MOF Cuvee des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Liqueur 700ml
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s [Mid Neck] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s [Mid Neck]
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    Chartreuse VEP Verte / Green Bottled c.2001 1 Liter - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse VEP Verte / Green Bottled c.2001 1 Liter
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s 700ml [Base Neck] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s [Scuffed Label]
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1970s [Base Neck] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1970s [Base Neck]
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    Chartreuse Green Verte Voiron 1956-1964 700ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Green Verte Voiron 1956-1964 700ml
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s 700ml [With Box] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s 700ml [With Box]
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    Chartreuse Jaune / Yellow Voiron 1980s 750ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
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    Chartreuse Jaune / Yellow Voiron 1970s - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1970s [Top Shoulder] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1970s [Top Shoulder]
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s 350ml [Low Shoulder, With Box] - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1960s 350ml [Low Shoulder, With Box]
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    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1970s with Original Log - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Voiron Green Vintage 1970s with Original Log
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    Chartreuse Jaune / Yellow Voiron 1980s '21 Brands' 750ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
    Chartreuse Jaune / Yellow Voiron 1980s '21 Brands' 750ml
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    Description

    Chartreuse is a French liqueur producer based in the Chartreuse Mountains of the French Alps, where Carthusian monks at the Grande Chartreuse monastery have produced herbal liqueurs since 1737 using a recipe of 130 botanicals that remains known only to two monks at any time. Chartreuse Green is distilled to 110 proof while Chartreuse Yellow is milder at 80 proof, both macerated from the same secret plant mixture. The Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse represents the oldest documented form of the recipe. The VEP expressions, available in both Green and Yellow, are aged longer in small oak casks. The MOF Cuvee des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France and the rare vintage Voiron bottlings from the 1960s and 1980s represent the upper tier of the range.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why is Chartreuse so hard to find right now?

    The Carthusian monks who make Chartreuse decided to cap production to focus on their monastic life, just as cocktail demand hit historic highs. The result is worldwide allocation: shops receive tiny quantities and shelves clear instantly. Genuine stock, when you find it, is worth securing, because supply isn't increasing.

    What's the difference between Green and Yellow Chartreuse?

    Green is the original: 110 proof, intensely herbal, peppery, and powerful, built from the legendary 130-plant recipe. Yellow is gentler at 80 proof, sweeter and rounder with honeyed, saffron warmth. Green drives classics like the Last Word; Yellow shines in softer cocktails or neat over ice. Serious drinkers keep both.

    What is VEP Chartreuse?

    VEP stands for Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé, exceptionally prolonged aging. Both Green and Yellow VEP mature far longer in oak, emerging deeper, silkier, and more complex, presented in wax-sealed reproduction bottles. VEP is the connoisseur's Chartreuse and among the most impressive gifts in the liqueur world.

    Does Chartreuse improve with age in the bottle?

    Chartreuse can evolve in the bottle as its herbal, spice, and botanical notes integrate over time, which is why older examples are sought by serious bars and collectors. Change is not automatically improvement, and results depend on the bottling and storage. Keep it upright, cool, and dark if you plan to cellar it.

    Who actually makes Chartreuse?

    Carthusian monks have produced it since receiving a manuscript recipe dating to 1605, and today only two monks know the complete formula of 130 plants and herbs. Every bottle funds the order's monasteries. Few spirits on earth carry a story this good, which is exactly why a bottle makes such a memorable gift.