Liqueur

Yellow Chartreuse

Origin

🇫🇷France

Strength40%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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While Green Chartreuse is a shout, Yellow is a whisper. It offers the same legendary complexity but in a format that is more versatile for cocktails that require a softer, more rounded sweetness.

The Library Note

Introduced in 1840 as a more approachable alternative to the high-proof Green Chartreuse, the Yellow expression uses the same 130 botanicals but in different proportions. It is sweetened with honey and colored naturally with saffron, reflecting a more delicate side of the Carthusian botanical tradition.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Soft and honeyed. Scents of wildflower honey are complemented by anise, mild herbs, and a hint of tarragon.

THE PALATE

Silky and sweet. Dominant flavors of honey and saffron are balanced by a gentle herbal complexity and a touch of spice.

THE FINISH

Clean and elegant with a lingering floral sweetness and a mild herbal tingle.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Alaska Cocktail': 1.5 oz Gin, 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse, 1 dash orange bitters. Stirred and served in a chilled coupe. The Yellow Chartreuse adds a luxurious, honeyed texture that softens the gin's botanicals.

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Natural Infusions

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Maceration of 130 botanicals followed by distillation and aging in oak. Saffron is used for the natural yellow color, and honey is added for sweetness.

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