Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryGlen GariochKyrö Distillery Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47.2%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£5.71£6
Rating4.60/5

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (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).

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £6 vs £6.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5.71 vs £6)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £5.71)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (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 Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedTobaccoLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyVanillaNew WoodToasted

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