Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeGlenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlenlossie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%59.4%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£69£90.73
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi)

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 £91.

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 £90.73)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£90.73 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi) 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

Honey

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 1820) (Adelphi)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

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