Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeGlendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlendullan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£69£89.94
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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: Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £89.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.94 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 Glendullan?

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

CitricFresh FruitMalt Extract

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