Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryGlenglassaughTurntable Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.7%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£86.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346)

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 £87.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346) 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 Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 1346)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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