Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Auchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeAuchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£69£80.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £81.

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 £80.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£80.95 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Auchroisk 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 12803) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractCitricFresh Fruit

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