Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Balmenach
£99
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £98.89 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
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 £99.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.89 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 £98.89)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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