Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing) vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryGlenturretKyrö Distillery Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV50%47.2%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£7.17£6
Rating1.00/54.60/5

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (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 1.00).

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is better value at £6 vs £7.

For beginners: Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7.17 vs £6)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 vs 4.6)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£6 vs £7.17)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

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