New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryThe New Zealand Whisky CompanyTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryNew ZealandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.8%46%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£113.95£69
Rating5.00/5

New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989

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 £114.

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

New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113.95 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 £113.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy New?

New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 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

SherriedHoney

Only New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

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