Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay WhiskyTurntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryPort CharlotteTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£92£69
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky

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: Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£92 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 £92)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 / 10 Year Old / Syrah Wine Cask Finish Islay Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalCitric

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaToasted

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