Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeGlengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%55.9%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£69£94
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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 £94.

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 £94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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