CHARTREUSE (100ML)

Elixir Végétal de la Grande‑Chartreuse

Herbal Liqueur (Digestif) | 69% ABV (138 Proof) | 100 mL

Process & Profile

Elixir Végétal de la Grande‑Chartreuse is a highly concentrated herbal liqueur crafted by Carthusian monks in the French Alps using a secret recipe dating back to 1764. It’s made from 130 botanicals—plants, flowers, spices, roots, bark, and berries—undergoing a multistep process: distillation to capture aroma, maceration for color, and extraction for medicinal potency. Bottled at 69% ABV (138 proof), it’s encased in a protective wooden box and traditionally consumed as a digestive aid or tonic.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense herbal bouquet—mint, anise, eucalyptus, pine, and subtle citrus
Palate: Potent herbal blend with strong licorice, menthol, clove, and cardamom, balanced by warming alcohol
Finish: Long, medicinal, slightly bitter with lingering menthol and faint sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Based on the original “Elixir of Long Life” recipe from 1605, perfected in 1764

• Crafted from 130 botanicals, revealing a complex herbal matrix

• High-proof strength preserves its potent flavor and purported tonic properties

• Produced by cloistered monks with centuries of tradition intact

• Packaged in a collectible 100 mL bottle with wooden casing suited for gifting or storage

How to Enjoy

Traditionally taken neat in a teaspoon as a digestive or restorative. Also stirred into hot tea or honeyed water, served atop a sugar cube, or used sparingly in cocktails to add herbal depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV?
   69% ABV (138 proof).

2. What is it used for?
   A digestive aid and herbal tonic—also used in cocktails.

3. Is it vegan?
   Yes—it’s a plant-based liqueur with no animal-derived ingredients.

4. How should it be stored?
   Keep upright in its wooden box at room temperature, away from direct light.

5. Is it a limited edition?
   No—this is a core product made continually by the monks.

6. Can I cook with it?
   Yes—add a few drops to cocktails, hot beverages, or desserts for herbal complexity.