Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeGlen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%44.9%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£69£84.6
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £85.

For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £84.6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.6 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

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