Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeMortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£69£84.83
Rating5.00/53.75/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value44/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £85.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £84.83)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.83 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

NuttyDried FruitOld Wood

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