Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain
£109
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 53.9% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £108.95 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £109.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.95 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 £108.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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