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Chartreuse Verte (Green Chartreuse)
The original liqueur formulated by Brother Antoine from the 'elixir' (Chartreuse Elixir Végétal). Green Chartreuse is flavoured with extracts from 132...
John CARR
17th May at 14:30
As an experiment, tried progressively diluting to see whether it would bring more notes. But no, this stuff is so powerful it just keeps tasting the same! Feeling privileged to have it back in the house after finally finding a bottle that wasnt so price-gouged. Green Chartreuse is like a force of nature and beyond simple description.
16th April at 16:35
As I live in Europe, I fortunately have no problems getting Chartreuse. On my last vacation in Canada, however, I ordered a cocktail with Calendula Montréal Plaza ("Cannes you not", very tasty) in the bar of the Honeyrose Hotel. When I asked, the very nice bartender told me that it was the local alternative to Chartreuse verte and let me try a shot straight. I think it captures the taste of the original pretty well. However, I don't know whether Calendula is also available in the USA or only in Canada.
19th September 2024 at 20:27
Fabulous stuff, we were lucky to chance upon the Chartreuse museum, shop and bar in Voiron a few weeks ago whilst touring France. For any drinks aficionado, a guided tour of the museum with tasting is highly recommended. Very enjoyable all round and the story and access to the cellar is is fascinating. Just to say that the main distillery is no longer at Voiron since 2018 it moved to the Aiguenoire distillery in Entre-Deux-Guiers.
28th July 2024 at 00:39
finally found me a bottle and made a last word. very happy. very strong and unique liqueur and a fantastic cocktail
29th June 2024 at 19:08
Curious how long this keeps. I inherited a bottle from my Grandfather which was probably bought (and opened) in the late 1980's. Still tastes fine to me...
30th June 2024 at 07:19
As long as the screwcap was replaced to prevent evaporation, it will still taste great. It would be interesting to compare taste to modern-day Chartreuse.
18th June 2024 at 18:11
Insanely tasty on its own, burst of herbaceousness hits you right in the face yet it’s so good and balanced. One of the best liqueurs I’ve ever tried. What a shame you can’t easily obtain it.
17th February 2024 at 00:50
I tried Ver as a substitute. It was decent in the Last Word and a few other cocktails I tried. More Anise in Ver, which I really don't care for. In the meantime I will keep searching for Chartreuse.
13th January 2024 at 12:26
I'm going to try Grandmont liqueur as a replacement for Green Chartreuse, and Strega for Yellow. I guess the only way the market will stabilise is with a sizeable spike in the retail price of the originals to choke off demand...
12th November 2023 at 01:59
For those suffering from a Green Chartreuse shortage, I just tried a back to back comparison of Green Chartreuse and Génépy le Chamois in a Last Word. It perhaps loses a little complexity (and ABV) but it still works.
25th October 2023 at 07:37
c1810! looks like typos can't be edited either. Very rudimentary.
25th October 2023 at 12:15
Agreed. Our present comments system is rudimentary, and we are working on upgrading it. Please bear with us!
25th October 2023 at 07:34
I thought I would share a pic of my 18 bottles of Chartreuse verte, 4 yellow, 2 VEP, et al atop a early 19th C French sideboard, reflected in a c.180 French giltwood mirror. But looks like one can not add pics. Greetings to my fellow Chartreuse lovers.
13th September 2023 at 01:03
Re the Chartreuse shortage: the San Francisco Chronicle had an article on this. Short version is Chartreuse demand has increased worldwide and the monks don’t want to work more as it impacts their contemplative practices. They have a good point. The SF alternative is Brucato Chaparral.
Monks can’t make enough of this spirit. Can a S.F. alternative replace it? https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/chartreuse-shortage-brucato-chaparral-18326731.php
Monks can’t make enough of this spirit. Can a S.F. alternative replace it? https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/chartreuse-shortage-brucato-chaparral-18326731.php
18th June 2023 at 23:50
I found a bottle today for £45 ?
Absolutely had to snap it up
Absolutely had to snap it up
18th April 2023 at 06:01
Hi everybody. I just bought this amazing product, which is called Vegetal-de-la-Grande-Chartreuse. It comes in a tiny 100 mL bottle. Basically it's Chartreuse in bitters form. It's really awesome. The ~$40.00 I paid for the tiny bottle was totally worth it.
18th April 2023 at 07:39
Hi Clarence, delicious isn't it?! For anyone interested in finding out more please type in 'elixir vegetal' in our search and you'll find our page on it.
1st August 2022 at 18:12
For others running into issues getting Chartreuse at the moment, I've found Ver Liqueur to be a compelling replacement in a Last Word.
4th January 2023 at 05:06
Thanks for the tip. I have not seen Chartreuse anywhere locally for awhile and my bottle is just about empty.
10th September 2021 at 17:34
So good! Complex and vegetal, absolutely worth the money. Elevates many cocktails
1st April 2021 at 22:07
This stuff on ice, or with a couple squares of dark chocolate, is one of the best drinks/desserts ever.
7th June 2020 at 20:59
I love Chartreuse. It's quite expensive but I think it's worth it as just a little bit each time lifts many cocktails from nice to amazing.