But they've also got a reputation when it comes to crafting quality liqueurs, and you need look no further than the highly sought-after Chartreuse -- a complex liqueur composed of 130 herbal ...

Erik Ofgang is a Connecticut journalist who writes about drinks. For those looking for Chartreuse these days, the struggle is very real. The Carthusian monks who have made Chartreuse for centuries ...

Chartreuse liqueur also shares French origins. It comes in two varieties, one yellow and one green. Both come from a centuries-old tradition of spirit-making and use different bases for fermentation.

The French liqueur Chartreuse has become a cult favourite in the bartending community in recent years. That popularity, plus a production cap by the monks who make it, has resulted in a shortage ...