Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeLinkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£69£52.89
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £69.

For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£69 vs £52.89)

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£52.89 vs £69)

Cons

  • 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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