Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeGlen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%54.5%
AgeNAS34 yr
Price£69£109.13
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £109.

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 £109.13)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.13 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

Honey

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Glen Grant 34 Year Old 1974 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodMalt ExtractNuttyTobacco

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