Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small BottleKyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryEdinburghKyrö Distillery Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomFinland
TypeRye
ABV40%47.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£7.5£6
Rating4.60/5

Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle

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 £8.

For beginners: Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£7.5 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 £7.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

VanillaToasted

Only Edinburgh Plum and Vanilla Gin Liqueur / Small Bottle

Cooked Fruit

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

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