Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky Cellar vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky CellarTurntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryArdmoreTurntable Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.9%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£84.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke64/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky Cellar

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 £85.

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

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky Cellar 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.

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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Ardmore 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 801024) - The Whisky Cellar

SmokeyMalt Extract

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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