Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & MalletTurntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryValinch & MalletTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£93.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet

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 £94.

For beginners: Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.95 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 £93.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Australian?

Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Australian 12 Year Old Rum / Valinch & Mallet

Dried FruitOilyOld Wood

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

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