Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyNew Riff
Region
CountryFinlandUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£6£6.75
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive 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 £6.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.75 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 New?

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyVanillaNew Wood

Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive

Vegetative

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