Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryInchgowerTurntable Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.7%46%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£95.5£69
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh)

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 £96.

For beginners: Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.5 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 £95.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (Tri Carragh)

Fresh FruitCitricSandy

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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