Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Caol Ila
£66
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.4% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £69 | £65.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is better value at £66 vs £69.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£69 vs £65.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£65.95 vs £69)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 325862) - Monologue (Chapter 7) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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