Chartreuse Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir 700mL

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir

French Herbal Liqueur | 56% ABV (112 Proof) | 700mL | Made with 130 Plants | Created by the Carthusian Monks

Process & Profile

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir is a powerful French herbal liqueur created by the Carthusian Monks to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the 1605 manuscript that inspired the original Elixir de Longue Vie. First released in 2005, this expression is inspired by the early “liqueur de santé” or “Elixir de table” that later became Green Chartreuse in 1840.

Made with alcohol, sugar, water, and plant substances from 130 plants, Chartreuse 1605 delivers a bold, concentrated herbal profile with a drier, more intense character than classic Green Chartreuse. Bottled at 56% ABV, it carries serious strength, aromatic depth, and a long-lasting herbal finish.

The profile is complex and powerful, with alpine herbs, mint, citrus peel, spice, anise, green botanicals, honeyed sweetness, and warming alcohol intensity. For customers looking for rare Chartreuse, high-proof herbal liqueur, cocktail modifiers, or a collectible French liqueur with historic roots, Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir is a standout bottle.

Tasting Notes

• Intense alpine herbs and green botanicals
• Mint, anise, and herbal spice
• Citrus peel and fresh-cut herbs
• Light honeyed sweetness
• Peppery warmth and powerful herbal depth
• Long finish with spice, mint, citrus, and lingering botanical intensity

What Makes It Special

• Created by the Carthusian Monks
• Commemorates the 1605 Elixir de Longue Vie manuscript
• First released in 2005 for the manuscript’s 400th anniversary
• Made with 130 plants and botanicals
• Bottled at 56% ABV for bold intensity
• Inspired by the early “Elixir de table” that became Green Chartreuse
• More powerful and drier than many standard herbal liqueurs
• Strong choice for Chartreuse collectors, cocktail bars, and herbal liqueur fans

How to Enjoy

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir is best served very cold, neat, or over ice as an after-dinner herbal liqueur. Because of its high proof and concentrated botanical profile, a small pour is enough to experience its full herbal intensity.

It can also be used in cocktails where Green Chartreuse would normally appear, especially when a bolder and drier herbal note is desired. Try it in a Last Word variation, Bijou, Chartreuse Swizzle, Alaska-style cocktail, or small-dose modifier in gin, whiskey, rum, or brandy drinks. It also pairs well with dark chocolate, citrus desserts, meringue, herbal tea, honey, lemon, and after-dinner service.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir taste like?
   Chartreuse 1605 tastes bold and herbal, with alpine herbs, mint, anise, citrus peel, fresh-cut botanicals, spice, light honeyed sweetness, and a long warming finish.
2. What is the ABV of Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir?
   Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir is bottled at 56% ABV, which equals 112 proof.
3. What is Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir made from?
   Chartreuse 1605 is made with alcohol, sugar, water, and plant substances from 130 plants.
4. Why is it called Chartreuse 1605?
   It is named after the 1605 manuscript that was given to the Chartreux de Vauvert and later inspired the famous Chartreuse herbal liqueur tradition.
5. Where can I buy Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir?
   You can buy Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for rare liqueurs, Chartreuse, herbal spirits, and collectible bottles.