Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Blair Athol
£6
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Kyrö Distillery Company
★ 4.60
£6
| Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) | Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Kyrö Distillery Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Finland |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50% | 47.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £6.06 | £6 |
| Rating | — | 4.60/5 |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
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: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.06 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 £6.06)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)