Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryDouglas LaingTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£94.64£69
Rating5.00/5

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £95.

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.64 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 £94.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Probably?

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Honey

Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Hay-likeMalt ExtractFresh FruitOily

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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