Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Smögen
£101
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 60.9% | 46% |
| Age | 3 yr | NAS |
| Price | £101.3 | £69 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
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 £101.
For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.3 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 £101.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Smögen 3 Year Old 2011 (cask 20/2011) - Single Cask
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze