Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryBunnahabhainTurntable Spirits
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£89.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

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 £90.

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

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Only Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)

SmokeyMedicinalDried Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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