Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam vs Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / JeroboamArdbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChartreuseArdbeg
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.1%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£650£724.95
Rating5.00/5

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam is better value at £650 vs £725.

For beginners: Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£650 vs £724.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£724.95 vs £650)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Chartreuse?

Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Chartreuse 1605 Liqueur d'Elixir / Bot.2022 / Jeroboam

FragantVegetativeHoneySolvent

Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

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