Chartreuse VEP Green
54% ABV (108 proof) | 1L | V.E.P. — extended oak aging | Carthusian monks' recipe — Chartreuse VEP Green takes the legendary 130-botanical green liqueur and subjects it to years of additional aging in oak demi-muids under the Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé designation. The extended rest smooths and deepens the famously intense Verte into something more refined and complex, while keeping all of its power and punch. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Powerful, punchy, and intensely herbaceous — VEP Green is deeper and more complex than standard Verte, with spice, alpine herbs, and warmth drawn from years of oak. Presented in the collectible wax-sealed 1840-style bottle with an individually numbered back label and branded wooden gift box, it's a centerpiece liqueur for the serious collector.
Tasting notes
Nose: intense alpine herbs, spice, warmth. Palate: deep herbaceous character, sweet and complex. Finish: long, refined. Serve at 13–15°C.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 54% ABV (108 proof) — 1L bottle
- V.E.P. = years of extended aging in oak demi-muids (approx. 8+ years per trade sources)
- 130 botanicals; recipe known to only two Carthusian monks
- Wax-sealed 1840-style bottle, individually numbered, wooden gift box
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat, slightly chilled (13–15°C), as a digestif; a drop of water opens the botanicals. The higher proof also makes it a bold cocktail base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between VEP Green and standard Chartreuse Verte?
Standard Verte is 55% ABV; VEP Green is 54% and has been aged for years in oak demi-muids, making it smoother, deeper, and more refined.
VEP Green vs VEP Yellow — which should I buy?
VEP Green is more powerful and intensely herbaceous; VEP Yellow is milder and sweeter. Collectors buy both.
What does VEP mean?
Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé — "exceptionally prolonged aging" in oak.
Why is Chartreuse so hard to find?
The Carthusian monks deliberately cap production; VEP is among the rarest Chartreuse expressions.