Reference Series II.2 vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Reference Series II.2
Reference Series
★ 3.00
£104
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Reference Series II.2 | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Reference Series | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.4% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £103.95 | £69 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Reference Series II.2
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Reference Series II.2
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £104.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Reference Series II.2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£103.95 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69 vs £103.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Reference?
Reference Series II.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only Reference Series II.2
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze