Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeRuadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%59.5%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£69£84.96
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask

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 £85.

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 £84.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.96 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 Ruadh?

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask 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

Sherried

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 153) - The Single Cask

SmokeyLeatheryOld WoodTobacco

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