Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeTobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£69£86.45
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value46/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £86.

For beginners: Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 £86.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.45 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 9910) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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