Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyMalts of Scotland
Region
CountryFinlandAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV47.2%54.9%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£6£8.42
Rating4.60/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

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 £8.

For beginners: Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is more approachable (60/100 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 £8.42)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£8.42 vs £6)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

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 Tullahoma?

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

Only Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

Old WoodMalt Extract

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