Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeKilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsKilchoman
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%56.4%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£69£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release

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: 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 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 Kilchoman?

Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2012 - Founders Cask Release

SmokeyFresh FruitOily

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