Chartreuse Green Liqueur, 70 cl

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Chartreuse Liqueurs". Immaculate Heart of Mary's Hermitage . Retrieved 31 October 2013. The monks got hold of the recipe, originally a health potion, in 1605 but it was so complex they didn't master it for another century. Cuvée des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France [ edit ] Cuvée des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF) Chartreuse

So, what are the best Green Chartreuse substitutes? When looking for a substitute for Green Chartreuse, you’ll want something smooth, herbal, and boozy. Some of the best options include Dolin Génépy, White Sambuca, Strega, Bénédictine, Drambuie, Jagermeister, and Angostura Bitters. In addition to Green Chartreuse and Yellow Chartreuse, there are five other versions of Chartreuse available on the market: Chartreuse VEP, Élixir Végétal de la Grande-Chartreuse, Liqueur du 9° Centenaire, Génépi, and Cuvée des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France.Green Chartreuse is the original formula and the most common variety available at 55% alcohol by volume (ABV, 110 proof) per bottle. Various other versions of Chartreuse exist today, the most notable being the “V.E.P.” bottlings, which are the same as Green and Yellow Chartreuse but are aged for a longer period of time in casks.

VEP stands for Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé, [15] meaning "exceptionally prolonged aging". It is made using the same processes and the same secret formula as the traditional liqueur, and by extra long aging in oak casks it reaches an exceptional quality. Chartreuse VEP comes in both yellow and green. The beverage soon became popular, and in 1764 the monks adapted the elixir recipe to make what is now called the "Elixir Végétal de la Grande Chartreuse". [4] Read on to find out more about the best substitutes for Green Chartreuse and how they compare in terms of their taste and alcohol content! What Is Green Chartreuse? Green Chartreuse has a unique flavor profile that is difficult to replicate, which is why none of the other options can be an exact match.Green Chartreuse, also known as Chartreuse Verte, is the most common form of this popular herbal liqueur. It has been around for centuries and has a vibrant green color. Today we look at the two primary expressions — Yellow and Green — and offer our long overdue commentary on this iconic duo of the liqueur world. Originally sold as an elixir for good health, the monks have continued to distill their concoction despite having been evicted from their home high in French Alps several times over the centuries. There are, however, some very close contenders that can be used in place of this delicious green liqueur for when you can’t get your hands on it.

Since some tasters detect notes of elderberry in Green Chartreuse as well, White Sambuca works great and carries well in that department. Although not as complex as the flavor profile of Green Chartreuse, Bénédictine has an impressive flavor line-up with a blend of spices, making it a good substitute.Chartreuse VEP (Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé) is produced using the same methods as the traditional cuvée, though it is aged for a longer period of time in oak casks. Chartreuse VEP is produced in both green and yellow formats. The Élixir Végétal de la Grande-Chartreuse has the same base as Green Chartreuse, though is distilled to a higher ABV (around 70%). Liqueur du 9° Centenaire was created to celebrate the original abbey’s 900th anniversary. It is slightly sweeter than the original Green Chartreuse.