Kyrö Suomi100 Malted Rye Whisky review
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The Helsinki Distilling Company (HDC) launched their first official release for retail markets in 2017. This 100% Rye Malt comes from Finland’s capital, where HDC was established in 2014.
HDC has 300 and 1500 liter pot stills with an annual production of 30 000 liters. Their spirits portfolio includes rye whiskey (single malts will be added soon), gin, aquavit and applejack.
So far they’ve released 4 batches of rye whiskey. 2 batches of 100% malted rye and 2 batches of rye malt (70% rye, 30% barley).
The one I’m reviewing is their 1st Release 100% Rye Malt Whiskey. It was made using malted rye from Viking Malt in Lahti. And it really is a small batch product, as small as it can get:
10 small 28 liter new French oak casks, 580 bottles released in total. Bottle number 72 in question.
Not for Ordinary People – but for rye whiskey enthusiasts
Well, I’m kidding. I think this suits for people who don’t normally drink strong rye whiskies. This is not a typical rye, which I guess, can be harsh. This is fresh and vibrant, quite smooth.
I just had to reference this to a good movie directed by first time director. Because that’s what this whiskey is, outstanding first release. Like Robert Redford did with Ordinary People, which won 4 Oscars, including best movie and best director.
Tasting Notes
Helsinki Single Malt Rye Scoring
88
3 Comments
[…] Matured in:American Virgin Oak Barrels, finished in Ex-Rum casksABV: 47.5%Colour: Dark amberNose: Pine and juniper. Floral with slightly fruity notes. Oak and rum get into the mix.Taste: Round full set of fruity and smooth rye. The rum influence is very strong, making it sweet and nicely dry.Finish: Rum really strikes in. Round and mellow, quite fast but good. Fruity and smooth.Balance: Easy to drink, probably the easiest rye whiskey I’ve tasted so far! More matured version than their first release. […]
Would be great to have your view on all the Helsinki Distillery releases – kind of a vertical. Just tasted the # 20 at the distillery – really nice. And bought the # 19 at the recommendation of the sales staff at Alko. Haven’t tasted that one yet.
Unfortunately I’ve been quite lazy with discovering HDC’s range, nice to hear that you’d like to get my views on them. My latest HDC release to try was #17 but after that I haven’t discovered any of their range. How did you like release 19?