Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69

Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£94
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £69 | £94.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £94.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£69 vs £94.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.32 vs £69)
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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (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
Both taste of
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9956) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)