Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeLedaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£69£104.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £105.

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 £104.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£104.95 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Ledaig 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyLeatheryOld WoodMedicinalDried Fruit

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