Anisette 1970s
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Ready to drink now. Due to its high sugar and alcohol content, this historic liqueur is exceptionally stable and will continue to hold its character indefinitely if stored properly.
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Almond biscotti, dark chocolate tart, fresh figs with goat cheese
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During the Carthusian Monks' historic production era in Tarragona, Spain, the distillery produced a select range of specialty spirits alongside their iconic Green and Yellow expressions. Among these rare relics is the Anisette from the 1970s. This bottling represents a fascinating chapter of monastic distilling history, combining the monks' legendary botanical expertise with the sweet, aromatic intensity of green and star anise. Highly prized by spirits collectors, this Spanish-era liqueur offers a window into a bygone era of Chartreuse production, characterized by its rich, viscous texture, intense herbal sweetness, and a complex, lingering finish of licorice, fennel, and subtle mountain herbs.
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Dating back to 1605 when the Carthusian Monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery received a manuscript containing the recipe for an 'Elixir of Long Life,' Chartreuse is one of the world's most storied and enigmatic spirits. Handcrafted by the Monks of the Order of the Chartreux, production historically centered in Voiron, France, with a significant period of exile in Tarragona, Spain, before moving to the modern Aiguenoire distillery in Entre-Deux-Guiers. The production process remains a closely guarded secret known to only two monks, involving the maceration of 130 botanicals in grape-based alcohol followed by extensive aging in oak casks. Renowned for its complex herb-forward profile, the house is celebrated for its iconic Green (Verte) and Yellow (Jaune) expressions, alongside highly coveted V.E.P. (Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé) and historic Tarragona bottlings. This legendary producer continues to bridge centuries of monastic tradition with unmatched artisanal excellence in the world of fine spirits and liqueurs.