Yellow El Licor Cumbre Period 1951-1959
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This historic bottling is fully mature and ready to drink now, but due to its high sugar and alcohol content, it will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored properly.
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dark chocolate desserts, strong blue cheeses, almond biscotti
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Produced during the Carthusian Monks' famous period of exile in Tarragona, Spain, 'El Licor Cumbre' represents an extraordinary chapter in the history of Chartreuse. Dating from the 1951-1959 period, this historic yellow liqueur was crafted using the legendary secret recipe of 130 botanicals, macerated in high-quality Spanish grape spirit and aged in large oak casks. The Yellow expression is celebrated for its softer, sweeter profile, heavily influenced by saffron, honey, anise, and mild citrus notes. The Tarragona bottlings from this era are highly coveted by collectors worldwide, renowned for possessing a unique texture, depth, and warmth derived from the Spanish ingredients and the coastal Mediterranean microclimate of the distillery. Over the decades, this spirit has evolved into a sublime, complex masterpiece of monastic distilling heritage.
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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.