Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£90
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £69 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — 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 Highland?
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
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