Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old
Eigashima Shuzō
£114
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Eigashima Shuzō |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £69 | £114.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old
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 £114.
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 £114.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£114.25 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 Akashi?
Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old