La Tarragone du Siecle
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As a highly stable, high-proof herbal liqueur of unmatched quality, it is virtually immortal and can be enjoyed now or cellared indefinitely.
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Dark chocolate tart, blue cheese, or enjoyed neat as a digestif.
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La Tarragone du Siecle is an extraordinary, legendary release from the Carthusian Monks, created to commemorate the centenary of their historic distillery in Tarragona, Spain, which operated from 1903 to 1989 following their expulsion from France. Released in 2003, this mythical bottling is a master blend of exceptionally rare, historic distillates of both Green and Yellow Chartreuse produced in Tarragona throughout the twentieth century. Handcrafted using the monks' closely guarded recipe of 130 botanicals, the spirits matured in oak casks under the unique, warm Mediterranean climate of Catalonia, which imparted a distinctively rich, sweet, and intensely complex character compared to their French counterparts. This liquid time capsule offers an unparalleled sensory journey through monastic history, blending notes of anise, wild thyme, citrus peel, honey, and warm baking spices.
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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.