The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder LaneGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe Dublin LibertiesGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%52.5%
Age13 yr20 yr
Price£130.42£106.37
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value38/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £130.

For beginners: The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£130.42 vs £106.37)

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £130.42)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane 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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

HoneyCooked FruitVanillaSherried

Only The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

Fresh Fruit

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Toasted

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