Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeYula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsDouglas Laing
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%52.6%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£69£110
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

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

Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £110.

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

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £110)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£110 vs £69)

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 Yula?

Yula 20 Year Old (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.

Tasting notes

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryOld Wood

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