Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeVieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsVieux Vaval
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69£115
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks

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 £115.

For beginners: Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £115)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£115 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 Vieux?

Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks 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 Vieux Vaval 2015 / 8 Year Old / Blend 2 Casks

Malt ExtractCitric

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