Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.2%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£6£4.32
Rating4.60/54.11/5

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is rated higher (4.60 vs 4.11).

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £6.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £4.32)

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.32 vs £6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Old?

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokeyNew Wood

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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