glossary

Chartreuse

(n.) Invented by Carthusian Monks in the early-16th century for medicinal purposes, Chartreuse is one of the earliest-known herbal liqueurs. There are two versions: the 110-proof green, which has more…

glossary

Absinthe

(n.) This boldly-flavored spirit is flavored with a distinct mix of herbs and botanicals, most often anise, fennel and wormwood. It is thought to have been created in France or…