Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeInvergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%50.6%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£69£84.78
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £85.

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 £84.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.78 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodOilyNuttyYeastyMalt Extract

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