Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 4.50
£115
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £69 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £115.
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 £114.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Girvan?
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)