Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila
DistilleryMortlachCentinela
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55.9%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£150£179
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £179.

For beginners: Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £179)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£179 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Centinela?

Centinela 3 Year Old 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNew Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila

Cooked MashHoney

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