Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyDailuaine
Region
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.2%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£6£4.42
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £4 vs £6.

For beginners: Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £4.42)

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.42 vs £6)

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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyVanillaNew Wood

Only Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractNutty

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