Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryGlengoyneTurntable Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.4%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£105.43£69
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)

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 £105.

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105.43 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 £105.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked Fruit

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