Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila
Centinela
£179
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Centinela | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £179 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Centinela 3 Year Old Anejo Tequila
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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).
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)
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
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.
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
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