Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryGirvanTurntable Spirits
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV52.8%46%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£93.86£69
Rating5.00/5

Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £94.

For beginners: Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.86 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 £93.86)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Girvan 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 37525) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Old WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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