Chartreuse: 130 herbs, one liqueur – the Carthusian monks' recipe for success
Since 1605, the Chartreuse herbal liqueur has existed. The Carthusian Order's main product is holding its own in a shrinking market. How do the monks do it?
Quentin Tarantino plays a bartender in his film "Death Proof". He enthusiastically serves a round of Chartreuse, a liqueur made by monks in the Chartreuse valley. The liqueur, made from 130 herbs, roots, and fruits, has become a luxury item, funding a significant part of the monks' simple lives. The drink's popularity has created a hype, securing the Carthusian monks' existence since they began distilling it in 1605.
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