Chartreuse Verte, 0,2 L 55%

Chartreuse Verte 0.7L 55% The history of Chartreuse Verte The history of Chartreuse Verte begins early. Very early, in fact. It goes back to the year 1605. At that time, the nobleman Francois Hannibal d' Estrées gave the Carthusian monks in Vauvert a recipe for an "elixir of long life", which he had probably bought from an alchemist. However, this recipe was so complex that the monks in Vauvert only partially understood it at first. They therefore sent the recipe to the order's mother monastery near Grenoble in the 18th century. There, in 1737, the recipe was first put into practice and the "elixir of long life" was produced. The elixir was filled into small bottles and sold at local markets. There, the Chartreuse Elixir was very popular and was also often used as a drink, but due to its almost 70% ABV, it was not particularly popular. not exactly easy to drink. The Carthusian monks therefore developed a lighter and sweeter variant, which was first produced in 1765. This was the Chartreuse Verte, the recipe of which has remained almost unchanged since 1764. In the decades that followed, the monks brought an even lighter version, the Chartreuse Jaune, onto the market and successfully established their Chartreuse liqueur on the national and international market. The history of Chartreuse finally experienced a serious turning point in 1903, when the monks' mother monastery was nationalized. The monks were forced to leave the country and continued producing Chartreuse liqueur in Tarragona in Spain. They were not allowed to return to their monastery until 1929, but shortly afterwards suffered another blow of fate when a landslide destroyed the original Chartreuse distillery near the monastery. The monks, however, did not let this get them down and built a new Chartreuse distillery in Voiron, where Chartreuse Verte is still produced today. The production of Chartreuse Verte The monks have always kept the production of Chartreuse Verte a big secret. Apparently only two brothers know the complete recipe at a time and they are never allowed to travel together. All that is known is that Chartreuse Verte is made on the basis of wine alcohol and a total of 130 herbs are used. This herbal mix macerates in the wine alcohol, is distilled and then bottled at 55% vol. The color of Chartreuse Verte is completely natural - Chartreuse Verte is supposedly the only naturally green liqueur in the world. The taste of Chartreuse Verte On the nose, Chartreuse Verte shows an incomparable complexity of herbal notes that is difficult to describe in detail. The Chartreuse Verte also offers a potpourri of aromas on the palate, with nuances of fennel, anise and many other aromas. Everything is framed by a pleasant sweetness. The aftertaste of the Chartreuse is long and once again incredibly complex. The Chartreuse Verte is one of the great classics in the bar world and should be known to every connoisseur!

Chartreuse Jaune 0.7L 43% The history of Chartreuse Jaune Chartreuse Jaune is the youngest of the three famous liqueurs of the Carthusian monks: Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal, Chartreuse Verte and Chartreuse Jaune. However, all three liqueurs are based on the same recipe from 1605. The nobleman Francois Hannibal d' Estrées probably bought this recipe for an "elixir of long life" from an alchemist who was an expert in herbs in the 16th century and then bequeathed it to the Carthusian monks in Vauvert near Paris. However, they did not manage to fully understand the recipe and sent it to their mother monastery near Grenoble. There, the monks there deciphered the recipe and finally produced an early version of Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal for the first time in 1737. This was sold in small bottles with an alcohol content of around 70% vol. on the local markets as a healing tonic and quickly became very popular. However, people wanted a version of Chartreuse that was more drinkable than the very strong Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal. Therefore, in 1764 the lighter Chartreuse Verte was introduced and finally in 1838 the mildest liqueur - Chartreuse Jaune. The production of Chartreuse Jaune Like Elixir Vegetal and Verte, Chartreuse Jaune is based on a herb and spice mixture made up of 130 different ingredients. The exact recipe is only ever known to two Carthusian monks at a time. Similar to the Coca-Cola recipe, they are closely guarded, which is why the two monks are never allowed to travel together on an airplane, for example. The secret ingredients are mixed by the two monks in the monastery and then brought to the order's distillery, where they macerate in high-proof wine alcohol. This is then distilled again and the Chartreuse Jaune is bottled at 40% vol. The taste of the Chartreuse Jaune On the nose, the Chartreuse Jaune shows the typical herbal complexity that is also known from the Chartreuse Verte. On the palate, however, the Chartreuse Jaune tastes significantly sweeter and milder than its "bigger brother". The aftertaste is also characterized by a variety of herbal notes and a pleasant sweetness. The Chartreuse Jaune is without question a great liqueur. However, everyone has to decide for themselves whether they prefer the green or yellow bottling.

St. George Absinthe Verte 0.7L 60% Absinthe - the evil green fairy? Absinthe was - and is - still considered by many people to be an inferior spirit that causes hallucinations and drives people crazy. That this is nonsense does not need to be explained here. But where the "fear" of absinthe comes from is already clear. The reason for this lies in Switzerland. Drinking absinthe was widespread there and heavy consumption sometimes had negative physical consequences. However, this was due to the relatively high methanol content that was found in many spirits at the time due to poor production methods. The thujone content - which is often blamed for the "absinthe madness" - was rarely higher back then than in today's bottlings, as studies have shown. When an alcoholic vineyard worker brutally murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters in 1905, absinthe was blamed. The man had consumed two glasses of it. The fact that he had previously drunk up to five liters of wine and other spirits was kept secret. This would have been bad for wine producers, who were actively involved in a debate about banning it. In the same year, the first countries in Europe banned absinthe, which the USA followed in 1912. In the years that followed, absinthe almost completely disappeared from the market and its sometimes excellent quality was forgotten. The only thing that stuck in people's minds was that absinthe makes you mad. Until the new century, the myth of absinthe was only kept alive by a few moonshiners who were finally able to convince governments that absinthe was not the "evil" drink they had in mind. The ban was gradually relaxed and was finally overturned in the USA in 2007. St. George Absinthe Verte The artisanal distillery St. George Spirits in California had been preparing for this day. While the sale of absinthe was still prohibited, it was not forbidden to distill it. This was done for the St. George Absinthe Verte. For a full 11 years before sales were permitted again. This time was necessary because producing an absinthe with a distinctive color and a harmonious combination of flavors is a highly complex issue. The experiment was a success and the St. George Absinthe Verte was the first legally produced absinthe to flow from an American still in 95 years. An enormously long period of time, but the wait was worth it! The St. George Absinthe Verte is produced in the traditional way without artificial additives or other gimmicks. Simply pure absinthe as it should be. The base alcohol is brandy, which is mixed with wormwood, fennel and star anise. This infusion is then distilled in 1,500 L copper pot stills and then mixed again with herbs and spices. Mint, tarragon, basil, lemon balm, hyssop, meadowsweet and nettle give the St. George Absinthe Verte its color and other flavors. The taste of the St. George Absinthe Verte Drunk neat, the Absinthe Verte from St. George Spirits is a strong, herbal hit on the taste buds. No wonder at 60% vol. We therefore recommend mixing the St. George Absinthe Verte with ice water in a ratio of 1:3. This is the only way it can open up and reveal its full flavor. This begins with notes of licorice and develops towards a citrus and herbal profile. Give absinthe - and especially the St. George Absinthe Verte - a chance. You won't be disappointed!