Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year OldTurntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryEigashima ShuzōTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£114.25£69
Rating5.00/5

Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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 £114.

For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.25 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £114.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Akashi?

Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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