Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane
The Dublin Liberties
★ 5.00
£130
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | The Dublin Liberties |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £130.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane
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).
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
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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