Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8
Kyrö Distillery Company
£68
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Finland | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £68.
For beginners: Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.95 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £67.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Kyrö?
Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)