Chartreuse Yellow

Yellow Chartreuse has a lower alcohol strength than its green counterpart, typically bottling at 40% ABV (80 proof). Its milder proof and sweeter profile make it highly versatile for use in cocktails rather than just as a digestif.

Yellow Chartreuse is a French herbal liqueur made exclusively by the Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery. The monks have been crafting this specific elixir since it was introduced in 1838 using a closely guarded secret recipe.

Yellow Chartreuse is known for being sweeter and milder than Green Chartreuse, with distinct tasting notes of honey, anise, and various botanical herbs. The complex flavor is derived from a secret blend of over 130 different medicinal and aromatic plants.

The distinct, bright yellow color of the liqueur comes specifically from the addition of saffron during the maceration process. This natural coloring was introduced when the milder recipe was first developed in 1838.