Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Dumbarton
£97
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 54.7% | 46% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £97.42 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 £97.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£97.42 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 £97.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Dumbarton 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 13049) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze