Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryGlen GariochTurntable Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.2%46%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£102.95£69
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner60/100
Value49/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £103.

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

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.95 vs £69)

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £102.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Garioch 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractGreen-HouseCitric

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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