Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon'
- Distillery
- Chartreuse
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Yeasty
- Description
- This 1960s-era Chartreuse Yellow represents the gentler end of the liqueur spectrum, with lower alcohol than its green sibling offering a softer entry point to the Carthusian herbal formula. The age of the bottle means the spirit has had decades to integrate its herbal complexity, likely resulting in a more subdued and refined expression than modern releases. Collectors and those curious about how these liqueurs evolve over time will find this particularly valuable.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon' is a from Chartreuse (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, lightly fruity and delicately floral character — honey, yeasty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1960s-era Chartreuse Yellow represents the gentler end of the liqueur spectrum, with lower alcohol than its green sibling offering a softer entry point to the Carthusian herbal formula. The age of the bottle means the spirit has had decades to integrate its herbal complexity, likely resulting in a more subdued and refined expression than modern releases. Collectors and those curious about how these liqueurs evolve over time will find this particularly valuable.
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