Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeLinkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£69£49.5
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory) is better value at £50 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 £49.5)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.5 vs £69)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory) 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

SherriedHoney

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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