Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryBenrinnesKyrö Distillery Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV50%47.2%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£6.27£6
Rating4.60/5

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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 £6.

For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.27 vs £6)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £6.27)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

NuttyHoneyMalt Extract

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

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