Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeBùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsMurray McDavid
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%44.1%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£69£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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 £100.

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 £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 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 Bùrn?

Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Bùrn Taobh 26 Year Old 1991 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Malt ExtractOld WoodSmokeyNutty

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