Green Chartreuse

Yellow Chartreuse at 40% ABV is the more accessible serve and works well chilled as a digestif, where its honey, gentian, saffron, and herbal character is most readable. Green Chartreuse at 55% ABV benefits from a few drops of cold water to reduce ethanol vapour and open the peppermint, pine resin, and alpine herb complexity. The Champs Elysées cocktail and the Last Word are the most celebrated cocktail applications. Both expressions are best served well chilled in small quantities.

Yes. Chartreuse is produced by Carthusian monks in the French Alps from neutral alcohol infused with 130 plant ingredients. There are no grain based ingredients in the botanical infusion, and the base spirit is distilled to a point where any theoretical gluten content would be removed. Chartreuse is considered gluten free and safe for individuals with gluten intolerance.

Green Chartreuse is an essential component in the Last Word, equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice, one of the most balanced cocktails in the classic canon. The Champs Elysées uses Cognac in place of gin. Yellow Chartreuse appears in the Alaska cocktail with gin and orange bitters. The Bijou uses Green Chartreuse with gin and sweet vermouth. Chartreuse's high botanical complexity means it commands attention in any cocktail where it appears.

Génépi liqueurs, made from Artemisia herbs in the Alps, are the closest botanical relatives to Yellow Chartreuse with a comparable herbal, slightly sweet, and floral character at lower intensity. Strega from Italy, made with 70 herbs and spices, shares the saffron and herbal notes. Bénédictine D.O.M. offers similar complexity with more honey and vanilla dominance. None of these are direct substitutes in cocktail recipes where the distinctive Chartreuse character is integral to the balance.

You can order Chartreuse online here at Celtic Whiskey Shop with nationwide delivery across Ireland and international shipping available. We stock both Green Chartreuse at 55% ABV and Yellow Chartreuse at 40% ABV. Prefer to browse in person? Visit us at 27 28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, open 7 days. Our team will help you navigate the full liqueur and digestif range.