Bénédictine
less oily
Chartreuse Green Liqueur
Herbal/Spice Liqueurs
Chartreuse // France
Green Chartreuse was first made in 1737 by Carthusian monks using a recipe for an elixir they were given in 1605. It is made from 130 plants and herbs which are crushed, macerated, and distilled in a manner which is today known in its entirety by two monks in France.
Its green color is naturally derived. Bottled at 55% ABV, this is stronger and spicier than the Yellow version.
Green Chartreuse was first made in 1737 by Carthusian monks using a recipe for an elixir they were given in 1605. It is made from 130 plants and herbs which are crushed, macerated, and distilled in a manner which is today known in its entirety by two monks in France. Its green color is naturally derived. Bottled at 55% ABV, this is stronger and spicier than the Yellow version. An essential ingredient in a Last Word cocktail.
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Herbal/Spice LiqueursHerbal and/or spiced liqueurs make up a bulk of the liqueur family. Oftentimes the recipe or formula is top secret and decades if not centuries old and were created for “medicinal purposes.” Any type of liquor can form the base. Sugar is added prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
"The nose is unmistakably green, with aromatic notes of pine needle, parsley, mint, dill, thyme, and bay leaf along with nutmeg, cinnamon, and anise. The palate is similarly evergreen, with a honeyed sweetness coating spring florals (jasmine, lily of the valley), grassy herbs, golden apple, pear, and bitter roots such as wormwood. The finish is rich and viscous, with a hit of spice and a faint flavor of licorice adding a refreshing, and well balanced dismount. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
93