MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland) vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland)Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryMalts of ScotlandKyrö Distillery Company
Region
CountryGermanyFinland
TypeBlendedRye
ABV45%47.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.87£6
Rating4.60/5

MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is rated higher (4.60 vs 0.00).

MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland) is better value at £5 vs £6.

For beginners: MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.87 vs £6)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £4.87)

Who should buy MOS?

MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland) 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 Kyrö?

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only MOS 12 Year Old (Malts of Scotland)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

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