Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryCaol IlaTurntable Spirits
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£65.9£69
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £66 vs £69.

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

Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£65.9 vs £69)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£69 vs £65.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16893) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyMedicinalOilyDried FruitCitric

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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