Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Kyrö Distillery Company
★ 4.60
£6
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Ichiro's
£7
| Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) | Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | Ichiro's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Finland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 47.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £6 | £6.95 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
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: Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky is more approachable (80/100 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 £6.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.95 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Only Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky