Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeBlair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsBlair Athol
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%53.8%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£69£63.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) is better value at £64 vs £69.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£69 vs £63.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£63.95 vs £69)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Blair Athol 'The Water Horse' 10 Year Old - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyLeatheryOld WoodTobaccoDried Fruit

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