Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryTobermoryTurntable Spirits
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£68.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - 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).

Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £69 vs £69.

For beginners: Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £69)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£69 vs £68.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Only Tobermory 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13512) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyLeatheryDried FruitOld WoodNutty

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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