Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryStrathmillTurntable Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£93.28£69
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - 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 £93.

For beginners: Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.28 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 £93.28)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Strathmill 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 10585) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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