Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryTomatinTurntable Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59%46%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£95.26£69
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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).

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.26 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 £95.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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