Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeKnockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsKnockando
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£69£83.78
Rating5.00/54.75/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value57/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £84.

For beginners: Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £83.78)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.78 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Turntable?

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze 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 Knockando?

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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