Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Turntable Spirits
★ 5.00
£69
Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac
Vallein-Tercinier
£92
| Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze | Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Turntable Spirits | Vallein-Tercinier |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £69 | £91.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac
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 £92.
For beginners: Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69 vs £91.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.75 vs £69)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Vallein?
Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
Only Vallein Tercinier Vieille Réserve XO Cognac