Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Caol Ila
£90
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.9% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £69 | £89.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
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: 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 £89.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.99 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)