Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryBlair AtholTurntable Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£106.31£69
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

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 £106.

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

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£106.31 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 £106.31)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked Fruit

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