Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon' vs Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

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

Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon'Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
DistilleryChartreuseGlenugie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1200£899
Rating5.00/5

Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £1200.

For beginners: Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon' is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon'

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £899)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £1200)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Chartreuse?

Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon' 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 Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur / Voiron / Bot.1964-1966 / 'Le Cabochon'

Yeasty

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitLeathery

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