Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeCotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsCotswolds
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%54.3%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£69£84.25
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6

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 £84.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.25 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 Cotswolds?

Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Cotswolds 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #6

Fresh FruitNew WoodMalt Extract

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