Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeCaol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsCaol Ila
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%57.2%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£69£74.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

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 £75.

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 £74.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.95 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt) 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

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOld WoodDried Fruit

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