What is this liqueur?
Chartreuse is one of the world’s most historic and iconic spirits, crafted by Carthusian monks in the French Alps since the early 18th century. The 1605 Liqueur d’Elixir commemorates the year the monks received the original manuscript for the “Elixir of Long Life,” the foundation of Chartreuse as we know it. Based on more than 130 herbs, plants, and spices, it is bottled at a higher strength than standard Green or Yellow Chartreuse and reflects a more concentrated, old-style recipe.

Why get this liqueur?
This is a rare bottling that bridges history and craftsmanship—a fuller, spicier, and more herbal expression than regular Chartreuse. For collectors, cocktail enthusiasts, or lovers of alpine spirits, 1605 is both a piece of history and a unique drinking experience, made in very limited quantities.

What does this liqueur taste like?
Intense herbal complexity with mint, anise, and alpine botanicals layered over honey, saffron, and spice. Powerful, warming, and long on the palate, with a lingering, medicinal depth.

When should you drink this liqueur?
Enjoy as a digestif, served neat or over ice. Also works beautifully in cocktails that call for Green Chartreuse, where it adds extra depth and intensity.