Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyBlair Athol
Region
CountryFinlandUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£6£7.5
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

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 £8.

For beginners: Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £7.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7.5 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyVanillaNew Wood

Only Blair Athol 2011 Sample / 13 Year Old / Ruby Port Cask 7 / Signatory for TWE Highland Whisky

Cooked FruitSherriedNuttyHoney

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