Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryGlen SpeyTurntable Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£50.77£69
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value98/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £51 vs £69.

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

Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£50.77 vs £69)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£69 vs £50.77)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked Fruit

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