Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistillerySpeysideTurntable Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£95.06£69
Rating5.00/5

Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - 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).

Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.06 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 £95.06)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Speyside 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12019) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Dried FruitChocolateOld WoodNutty

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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