Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red WineTurntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryIsle of RaasayTurntable Spirits
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV61.6%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£94.99£69
Rating5.00/5

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine

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 £95.

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

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.99 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 £94.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Isle?

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine 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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine

SmokeyDried FruitLeathery

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaToasted

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