Kyrö Malt

Name: Kyrö Malt
Brand: Kyrö
SKU: 163879
Rating: 80.95 (69 reviews)

Overall rating: 80.95/100
votes: 69

Whiskybase ID: WB163879
Category: Rye
Distillery: Kyrö Distillery Company
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie: Malt Rye Whisky
Bottled: 2020
Casktype: American white oak
Strength: 47.2 % Vol.
Size: 500 ml
Barcode: 6430055041132
Added on: 17 Aug 2020 9:49 pm by Swallow83

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Whisky Reviews for Kyrö Malt

18 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 80.95 points

Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 85 points
23 Nov 2021 11:07 pm
Thank you Finland. A very distinctive rye full of character that tastes good nonetheless. Kippis.

Nose

Smells like sauna. Fresh wood, coniferous wood, honey, birch leaves. Sweet, spicy and independent.

Taste

Beautiful powerful start. Immediately the bitterness of the roe, a citrus acidity, subtle vanilla and also sweetness in the background.

Finish

The finish shows wood, resin, mint, bitter rye, spice and a hint of birch bark liqueur.
St. Pauli scored this whisky 81 points
13 Oct 2021 10:46 pm
It's a nice surprise to drink a whisky from Finland, it's my first. It's not to be compared with a single malt, as this is a "rye malt": exlclusive use of rye.

Where rye usually is associated with spices, this whisky somehow shows that this is not always entirely true. It reminds me of grappa, hence it has a very fruity twist. Not that there is no spice involved, but it's milder than you would expect.

Further, this whisky is both a bit yeasty/bready and also quite sweet-associated (honey, syrup, vanilla cream). I am not sure what to think of that. It could be a combination of maturing spirit with the effect of overly active wood. Hence I would be interested in tasting a Kyrö matured in some less active wood.

Nose

82 82

After pouring, the nose reminds me of grappa. I've had both unaged grappa (Poli's Traminer-Grappa) and aged Grappa that seem to have very similar smells. The fruity side soon fades a little, in favour of some wood notes (wooden planks and some developing vanillins). Gradually, spicy rye elements shine through. Pine needle, juniper, rye bread. Apart from the grape-like smells, there is a tiny citric edge.

Taste

81 81

The palate starts a bit thin and acidic, but gradually develops into a sweet rye malt. It's quite fruity and syrupy for a rye: tinned peach, gewürztraminer grape, honey, vanilla milkshake, pear drop, cake frosting. There is still a malty side on rye bread, and a spicy side of ginger and juniper.

Finish

81 81

The spicy side (cinnamon, ginger) prevails now, together with a yeasty /malty touch of unbaked bread, still some syrup to balance it, and some vanilla cream.
Apotheker106 scored this whisky 83 points
05 Mar 2021 1:19 pm
All in all a young, fresh, robust and edgy Rye that makes the rough climate of Finland tangible. I liked it.

Nose

Immediately jump to the nose young and fresh. A slight acidity of citrus fruits, reminiscent of grapefruit. Immature, still hard and sour plums. In the background sweet notes, caramel, vanilla and the spice of rye. Over time, the acid disappears and leaves more space for the rye. On the nose now freshly baked rye sourdough bread with ripe, sweet grapes. Some yeast.

Taste

In the mouth the acid settles down even more and takes on a milder, fruity character. Rye bread, this time with raisins and not as a sourdough. A hint of prunes, a little honey. The bitterness of the wood is present, as is a little more spice.

Finish

The finish is comparatively short. The fruits disappear quickly, a doughy-spicy note remains, which is more and more replaced by the bitterness of the wood.
peatbogger scored this whisky 79 points
29 Nov 2020 1:24 am
My first Finish whisky. And like any from a country without a specific whisky tradition I approach it without prejudice or too high expectations.
Simple but promising.

Nose

78 78

Sweet, some spices and some raw wood notes.
The age is given, but I think it would have been hard to try hide it's youth.
The rye character is getting more through as it sits for a while.
Some fruity notes swirling around. Apricot, peach, maybe a hint of banana bread.

Taste

80 80

Sweeter than the nose. Also more spicy.
The wood is dry with a bit of resinous bitterness.
Right after swallowing the youth of the spirit is again very noticeable.

Finish

79 79

The fruits make an encore in the finish.
Not easy to define, but it's mostly sweet.
pere scored this whisky 76 points
22 Nov 2020 9:04 pm

Nose: Spicy, sweetish, some quite fresh wood, dark sugar, oak. With water some citrus notes.

Taste: Bit drier, spicy, brown, dark sugar, a hint of honey. Gets sweeter and more woody with water.

In comparison the Pre-Release No.5 is lighter, drier and not that spicy, but also more fruity.
Darko_Dramz scored this whisky 85 points
19 Feb 2022 12:50 pm
Nose

the first thing that hits my nose is a powerful note of orange zest. Behind it, strong rye bread, fresh wood and vanilla. Then again fruit in the form of peaches and red apples. Some cinnamon and honey in the background

Taste

The rye is even more pronounced in the mouth than in the nose. Herb drops, vanilla, oranges and apricots follow.

Finish

Rye also dominates here. Behind oranges and peaches. A creaminess lingers in the mouth for a long time
FritzeKrautman scored this whisky 84 points
23 Jan 2022 3:56 pm
A nice rye whisky. In particular, the aromas in the nose are pleasing due to their complexity. On the palate, then somewhat decreasing variety

Nose

85 85

Sweetness, pear, rye spice, solvent, some wood, gingerbread spice, black tea, rice pudding with cinnamon and sugar

Taste

83 83

Sweet and soft, rye spice, well-integrated alcohol

Finish

83 83

Surprisingly long finish with a strong bite, rye, toasted wood, gum, pear, some malt
HKWhiskyExplorer scored this whisky 75 points
06 Jan 2022 10:08 pm

S 5
Surprisingly sweet and smooth on nose and palate. Finish lack complexity. Rye character exploded after leaving it to breathe for 10 minutes.

N 25
Quite oaky on the first sniff
Vanilla
Refreshingly fruity, peach
Subtle chilli spice hiding behind the sweet nose
More spice when let it breath

P 23
Very vanillic
Citrusy
Creamy sweetness
Spice (mostly pepper) hasn’t surfaced until the point of swallowing
More rye when let it breath

F 22
Mid-dry finish
Gentle spice (pepper) lingering
Touch of caramel, mint
Sporx scored this whisky 80 points
03 Dec 2021 8:41 pm

Aroma
Vanilla, dried fruits, juniper, moist spruce forest

taste
Sweet, rye bread, dry, spicy, young

finish
Medium long, dry, spicy
larswehmeier scored this whisky 82 points
24 Nov 2021 9:22 pm
My first Finnish whisky and a malt rye, 100% made from malted rye.

The master distiller described the barrel composition in the tasting with 50% Virgin American White Oak Casks, 48% Ex-Bourbon Casks and 2% 1st fill Ex-Oloroso Casks.

Nose

Malty and quite spicy on the first impression. Lots of bread and toasted aromas. Then herbaceous. Gets sweeter over time. Lots of honey. Apricot. Some apple.

Taste

Strong start (but it was also the first whisky of the day). Pleasantly cute. Lots of honey. Sweet rye bread.

Finish

Relatively short, mild, sweet.

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