Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeDumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsDumbarton
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%46.8%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£69£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

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 £90.

For beginners: Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 Dumbarton?

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) 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 Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractOily

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