Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s
Jura
★ 3.00
£100
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £99.99 | £69 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £100.
For beginners: Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69 vs £99.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Isle?
Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Only Isle of Jura 8 Year Old - 1970s
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze