Yellow Jaune Seisenta 1960-65
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Ready to drink now. Due to its high sugar content and alcohol strength, this historic bottling is virtually immortal and will continue to hold its peak complexity indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark cellar.
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Dark chocolate soufflé, artisanal blue cheese, or enjoyed neat as a digestif.
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The Yellow Chartreuse (Jaune) 'Seisenta' 1960-65 represents a golden era of production for the Carthusian Monks. During this mid-20th century period, production was famously split between Voiron in France and the legendary distillery in Tarragona, Spain, where the monks had previously found exile. The Spanish term 'Seisenta' (sixty) pays homage to this highly coveted 1960s bottling era. Crafted from a secret manuscript dating back to 1605, this liqueur is infused with 130 botanical elements, with its iconic yellow hue derived naturally from saffron. Unlike modern releases, these historic mid-century bottlings have undergone decades of glass aging, a phenomenon highly prized by spirits collectors. Over sixty years in the bottle, the initial fiery herbal punch has transmuted into an incredibly silky, complex elixir of candied citrus, anise, saffron, wild honey, and delicate alpine 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.