Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Kyrö Distillery Company
★ 4.60
£6
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£6
| Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) | Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Finland | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £6 | £6.27 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £6.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 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 £6.27)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.27 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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