Tullamore D.E.W. vs Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

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

Tullamore D.E.W.Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
DistilleryTullamore D.E.W.Chartreuse
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£24.95£18.95
Rating3.90/5

Tullamore D.E.W.

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W.

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. is rated higher (3.90 vs 0.00).

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur is better value at £19 vs £25.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Tullamore D.E.W.

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.9/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£24.95 vs £18.95)

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.95 vs £24.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.9)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. 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 Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Yeasty

Only Tullamore D.E.W.

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

VegetativeSolvent

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