Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.50
£67
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.3% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £69 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) is better value at £67 vs £69.
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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£69 vs £66.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £69)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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
Only Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)