Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryTobermoryTurntable Spirits
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£94.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - 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).

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - 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

Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHay-likeVegetativeFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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