Où est produit la Chartreuse ?
Où est produit la Chartreuse ?
Dans l'ancienne boulangerie du Monastère, de nos jours surnommée « salle des plantes » les pères chartreux trient, broient, pèsent et mélangent les plantes de Chartreuse. Aujourd'hui, la production de la liqueur a quitté le centre de Voiron pour la distillerie d'Aiguenoire à Entre Deux Guiers.
What is green chartreuse and how is it made?
- Green Chartreuse contains 130 herbs and plants that are macerated and steeped, giving Chartreuse its distinct color. In fact, it’s the only spirit to have a color named after it. The most popular Green Chartreuse cocktail is likely the Last Word, but there are others such as the Bijou and the Bywater.
Is Chartreuse a cocktail fad?
- Vintage Green Chartreuse ad from 1966. Chartreuse is a liqueur that has stood the test of time since 1605. That’s far longer than any cocktail fad. In an era of rapid content creation and expedited consumption, it’s worth noting the things that endure.
What are the different types of Chartreuse wines?
- The two types that you’ll see most often are yellow (40% ABV) and green (55% ABV), but there are other iterations that include aged and higher ABV bottlings. Yellow is the more mild version, while green is the bolder. Green Chartreuse contains 130 herbs and plants that are macerated and steeped, giving Chartreuse its distinct color.
Which Chartreuse book should you buy?
- PS – Cocktail Kingdom now carries an official hardcover book published by Chartreuse Diffusion! If you’re looking for something a little less expensive, check out Chartreuse: The Holy Grail of Mixology, with Cocktail Recipes and Lore. It’s a paperback more focused on recipe than history, but a great addition to the book shelf of Chartreuse fans.
