Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky vs Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

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

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended WhiskyChartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur
DistilleryBank NoteChartreuse
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£25.5£18.95
Rating3.80/5

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

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

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is rated higher (3.80 vs 0.00).

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur is better value at £19 vs £26.

For beginners: Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£25.5 vs £18.95)

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.95 vs £25.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Bank?

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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 Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

TobaccoMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

VegetativeSolvent

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