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

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

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse LiqueurTullamore D.E.W.
DistilleryChartreuseTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£18.95£24.95
Rating3.90/5

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

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

Tullamore D.E.W.

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

Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W.

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).

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

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Yeasty

Only Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse Liqueur

VegetativeSolvent

Only Tullamore D.E.W.

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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