The Holy Origins of Chartreuse: The World’s Most Mysterious Liqueur

Dive into the captivating curiosities behind the world’s most mysterious liquor: Chartreuse. Available in two colors, it tells the story of the Alpine monks who make this mystical elixir and their connections to the Holy Roman Empire, the Pope, and the French Revolution. Uncover the untold stories of intrigue, resilience, and devotion that shaped the legacy and taste of Chartreuse as we know it. INGREDIENTS MENTIONED - (below are affiliate links that will provide a commission) Yellow Chartreuse: (https://rebrand.ly/yellowchartreuse) Green Chartreuse: https://rebrand.ly/greenchartreuse Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur: https://rebrand.ly/luxardo FOR FURTHER READING - The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails: https://amzn.to/3tY6yHF TIME STAMPS - 00:00 Intro 00:22 The Founder 4:13 Parisian Branch 5:02 An Ancient Recipe 6:14 New Experiments 8:02 The Day of Tiles 10:04 Homeless 10:56 Returning Home 12:30 New Modern Problems 13:05 Expulsion 14:03 Production in Spain 14:36 War Looms 15:08 New Identity 15:39 An Era of Misfires 16:35 Modern Revival 17:02 Growth and the Future 17:46 Alternatives 18:29 Tasting Notes 19:33 Outro