Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs 1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)
DistilleryKyrö Distillery Company1512 Spirits
Region
CountryFinlandAmerica
TypeRyeWheat
ABV47.2%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£6£7.16
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is better value at £6 vs £7.

For beginners: 1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 affordable (£6 vs £7.16)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7.16 vs £6)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Wheat character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

Only 1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

Malt Extract

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