Croft 2016 Vintage Port vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Croft 2016 Vintage Port | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Croft | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £56.5 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croft 2016 Vintage Port
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Croft 2016 Vintage Port
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croft 2016 Vintage Port is better value at £57 vs £69.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Croft 2016 Vintage Port
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£56.5 vs £69)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 £56.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Croft?
Croft 2016 Vintage Port is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
Only Croft 2016 Vintage Port
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze