Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

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

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane
DistilleryGlen ScotiaThe Dublin Liberties
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%46%
Age14 yr13 yr
Price£179£130.42
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value28/100

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

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

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane is better value at £130 vs £179.

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

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 vs £130.42)

The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£130.42 vs £179)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 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

Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokeyChocolateToastedLeathery

Only The Dublin Liberties 13 Year Old Murder Lane

HoneyCooked FruitVanillaSherriedFresh Fruit

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