Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69

Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Dumbarton
£97
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Dumbarton |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 54.7% |
| Age | NAS | 29 yr |
| Price | £69 | £97.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 £97.
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 £97.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£97.42 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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
Only Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)