Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Mortlach
£55
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.5% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £54.81 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £55 vs £69.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£54.81 vs £69)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −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 £54.81)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze