Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeBunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£69£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

SmokeyMedicinalDried Fruit

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