Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeArdmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£69£90.43
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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 £90.

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 £90.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.43 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

SmokeyOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

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