Kyrö Malt Rye Ruby Port Finish
December 28, 2021Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
February 7, 2022Kyrö Wood Smoke Rye Whisky
This “delicately smoked” 100% malted rye whisky is a limited pre-release by Kyrö distillery. As a fan of both, smoke and rye whiskies, it’s very nice to know that Kyrö is making room for a smoked expression in their rye whisky range.
This is what Kyrö has to say about its smoky version:
“Following an old northern custom, the rye has been introduced to a touch of alder smoke in a 100-year old “riihi” barn. Alder wood tends to produce aromas that are reminiscent of campfire smoke, smoked ham, and the forest. A rather delicate smokiness supports the rye flavours, resulting in a balanced complex whisky.”
So if you run into a version called Kyrö Riihisavu, it should be this same expression with its native name.
Kyrö Wood Smoke Rye has been aged in a combination of French oak, New American white oak and Ex-bourbon barrels.
Tasting Notes
Kyrö Wood Smoke Rye Scoring
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