Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeGlengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£69£82.2
Rating5.00/53.67/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value45/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £82.

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 £82.2)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.2 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10697) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitCitricChocolateMalt Extract

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