Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryTomintoulTurntable Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.6%46%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£94.95£69
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £95.

For beginners: Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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