Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs *COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyBushmills
Region
CountryFinlandIreland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£6£5
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket is better value at £5 vs £6.

For beginners: *COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £5)

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5 vs £6)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 *COMPETITION*?

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyVanillaNew WoodToasted

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