Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac
Castarede
£83
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Castarede |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £69 | £82.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac
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 £83.
For beginners: Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac 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 £82.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.5 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 Castarede?
Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Castarede XO 20 Year Old / Bas Armagnac