Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeKilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsKilkerran
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%55.7%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£69£65
Rating5.00/54.33/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner45/100
Value67/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%) is better value at £65 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£69 vs £65)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£65 vs £69)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%) 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

Vanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (55.7%)

SmokeyCitricMalt Extract

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