Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Timorous Beastie
★ 4.50
£95
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
| Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old | Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Turntable Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 42.7% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £95 | £69 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Quick verdict
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £95.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£95 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69 vs £95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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Only Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze