Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyGlen Garioch
RegionHighland
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.2%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£6£5.71
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £6 vs £6.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £5.71)

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5.71 vs £6)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyVanillaNew WoodToasted

Only Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedTobaccoLeatheryDried Fruit

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