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)
Kyrö Distillery Company
★ 4.60
£6

*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket
Bushmills
£5
| Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) | *COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | Bushmills |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Finland | Ireland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £6 | £5 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
*COMPETITION* Bushmills 1997 (bottled 2022) Rum Cask - The Causeway Collection Whiskey Ticket
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)