Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 4.50
£115
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 51% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £114.95 | £69 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £115.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69 vs £114.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze