Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Timorous Beastie
★ 4.50
£95
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.7% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £69 | £95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £95.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69 vs £95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£95 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old