Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 4.75
£109
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £69 | £108.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
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 £108.89)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.89 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice