Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs North British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeNorth British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%58.2%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£69£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

North British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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 £70.

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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 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 North?

North British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only North British 15 Year Old 2008 Red Wine Barrigue (cask 428611) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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