Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Porfidio Single Agave Anejo TequilaMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryPorfidioMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£125£150
Rating5.00/5

Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila is better value at £125 vs £150.

For beginners: Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £150)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £125)

Who should buy Porfidio?

Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Porfidio Single Agave Anejo Tequila

Honey

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

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