Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - 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
Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyside
£95
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Speyside |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £69 | £95.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £95.
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 £95.06)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.06 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 Speyside?
Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - 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 Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)