The New York Times reported in 2020 that only two Carthusian monks in France have access to the full recipe. These monks are the only people who can view the 17th-century manuscript that outlines ...

Sounds a bit confusing, right? Not if you know your facts about the Carthusian Order of monks. The beverage itself is a light ...

The monks have had enough. Since 1737, the Carthusians have produced Chartreuse, the herbaceous, bright-green liqueur that’s delighted sippers and cocktail enthusiasts for generations.