Chartreuse Yellow is a French herbal liqueur crafted by the Carthusian Monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps, using a closely guarded recipe dating back to 1840. Made from a secret blend of 130 plants, herbs, and flowers — including saffron, anise, and honey — it is the milder, sweeter sibling of the iconic Green Chartreuse, and one of the few liqueurs in the world that has actually improved in the bottle over time.
Bright golden yellow in colour, Chartreuse Yellow opens with aromas of honey, saffron, fresh herbs, and gentle anise. The palate is smooth and sweetly complex, with warming layers of chamomile, anise, vanilla, and citrus peel, leading to a long, softly warming finish with lingering floral and herbal notes.
Sip chilled as a digestif, use as the base of a classic Last Word variation, or pour over ice with tonic and a slice of lemon for a simple, elegant serve.