Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
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 Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
New Riff
£7
| Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) | New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | New Riff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Finland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 47.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £6 | £6.75 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
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 £7.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive is more approachable (80/100 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 affordable (£6 vs £6.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.75 vs £6)
- −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 Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive