Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year OldTurntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryOnikishiTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£91.5£69
Rating5.00/5

Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old

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 £92.

For beginners: Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£91.5 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 £91.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Onikishi?

Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Onikishi Tenbatsu 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitCitricMalt Extract

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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