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Chartreuse Verte (Green Chartreuse) Liqueur

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alc./vol:
55%

Proof:
110°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Category: Monastic-style herbal liqueurs

Product of: Product of France France

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The original liqueur formulated by Brother Antoine from the ‘elixir’ (Chartreuse Elixir Végétal). Green Chartreuse is flavoured with extracts from 132 botanicals with its distinctive colour coming from the chlorophyll in these plants.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 07/08/2012

Appearance

Clear, light jade green.

Aroma

Pungent, complex herbal nose with angelica, pine, lime cordial/lime marmalade, peppermint, tonka bean, anis and cocoa.

Taste

Strong stuff in every respect with herbaceous and fresh vegetal flavours. The complex flavours include lemon zest, mint, pine, aniseed and tobacco.

Aftertaste

Peppermint and aniseed with ginger heat.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 3 023480 110707
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

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Produced by Chartreuse Diffusion

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10 bd Edgar-Kofler, Voiron, France
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UK distribution by Ipsosolo Ltd TA Cask Liquid Marketing

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