Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956
Chartreuse
£4000
| Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Chartreuse |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 41.2% | 40% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4995 | £4000 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956 is better value at £4000 vs £4995.
For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£4995 vs £4000)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£4000 vs £4995)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Chartreuse?
Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Only Chartreuse Green Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1951-1956