Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeAberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%51%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£69£94.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value47/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

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 £94.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

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