Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Kyrö Distillery Company
★ 4.60
£6
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
New Riff
£6
| Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) | New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | New Riff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Finland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 47.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £6 | £5.95 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Quick verdict
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is rated higher (4.60 vs 0.00).
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is better value at £6 vs £6.
For beginners: New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 £5.95)
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£5.95 vs £6)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy New?
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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