Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£51
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Invergordon |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 55.4% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £69 | £50.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £51 vs £69.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£69 vs £50.95)
Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£50.95 vs £69)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
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