Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs North British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeNorth British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%50.4%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£69£83.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

North British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £84.

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 £83.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.95 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 North?

North British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only North British 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

OilyMalt Extract

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