Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
£53
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £52.89 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £69.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£52.89 vs £69)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£69 vs £52.89)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9661) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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