Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
Chartreuse
£19
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Chartreuse |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £18.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur is better value at £19 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £18.95)
Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.95 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) 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
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur