Mechitharine

Mechitharine
Type Liqueur
Manufacturer Mechitarist monks
Country of origin Vienna, Austria
Introduced 1889
Alcohol by volume 30%
Color Yellow
Flavor herbal, fruity
Variants "Edelsüß", "süß", "Halbbitter", Bitter, Edelbitter and Cordiale


Mechitharine (Mechitharine Kloster Likor) is an aromatic herb liqueur produced by the Armenian Mechitarist monks in Vienna. The liquor is prepared according to a secret recipe containing herbs roots and fruits – the precise ingredients and recipe remain a secret. Mechitharine production started in 1889, it is still produced today and sold commercially by the Mechitarist monks.[1]

History

Mechitharine was first mentioned in an Armenian manuscript dating back to 1680.[1] Before mass commercialization, Mechitharine was produced by the monks in Modon, Greece from 1701 to 1715. Liquor production followed the path of the displaced Mechitarists monks; Mechitharine was produced in Venice (1717-1773) then in Trieste (1773-1810) and finally in Vienna since 1811.[2][3]

Types

Mechitharine is available in six flavors with varying degrees of sweetness: "Edelsüß" (precious-sweet), "süß" (sweet), "Halbbitter" (half bitter), Bitter, Edelbitter and Cordiale.[1][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "DIE MECHITARISTEN KONGREGATION". Beitraege (in German). Austro Armenisches Portal MASIS. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "The Mekhitarists in Vienna". mechitarine.com. Mechitarist order in Vienna. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Production". mechitarine.com. Mechitarist order in Vienna. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Product". mechitarine.com. Mechitarist order in Vienna. Retrieved 5 October 2013.

See also

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