There’s no beating around the bush, the Finns know how to drink. And they like rye bread. So perhaps it was only a matter of time before we got a 100% malted Finnish rye whisky out of the country. However, we had no idea that it would be of the calibre that Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky is; just as smooth and clean as what comes out of Kentucky.
Ideated by a group of friends after possibly the most stereotypically Finnish brainstorming session imaginable – it took place in a sauna, after all – the distillery has gone from strength to strength, kicking ass, taking names and creating some phenomenal rye whisky along the way. Differing from column still rye distillation in the US, Kyrö whisky is distilled in pot stills and non-chill filtered, before being aged in ex-bourbon and New American oak casks. Choosing the best from both American and Scottish whisky traditions, the Kyrö whisky has the complexity of Scotch Single Malt and the accessibility of American rye. Rye from Finland is special because it's very sweet by nature, and they only use malted rye.
Now, nearly a decade on from that fateful, steamy powwow, Kyrö's full range has finally come to maturity. By innovating in a way that only a startup could, they’ve created four unique whiskies that are as interesting as they are a pleasure to drink. Rye from Finland is special because it's very sweet by nature, and they only use malted rye to create a whisky that's one of a kind and a new category of whisky making, helping to built a global community. What's for certain is that they're brutally Finnish: strong and independent. Bottoms up!
The Kyrö distillery
The Kyrö Core Range
Kyrö Malt Rye
This is the distillery’s signature whisky with notes of vanilla, caramel, dried fruits, and earthy rye.
Kyrö Malt Oloroso
Kyrö's head distiller lovingly refers to Oloroso as “brunch whisky” with notes of nuts, dried fruits, and caramel.
Kyrö Peat Smoke
This whisky combines the Finnish terrain with Kyrö's rye whisky using 100% Finnish malted rye that is smoked using Finnish freshwater peat. Notes of mossy peat, grass, honey, partly cooked apples, and promise of rye spice.
Kyrö Wood Smoke
Following an old northern tradition the malt is alder smoked in a 100-year-old barn. This Whisky is smoky, fatty and has notes of bacon, campfire, vanilla, caramel and pepper, sweet smoke, and tar.
Want to taste it for yourself? Enter here for the chance to wine the entire core range.
The question is: What style of whisky is Kyrö?
Competition closes: 1st May 2024
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Prize cannot be exchanged for cash equivalent.
Prize is not transferable.
One entry per person, no bulk or third-party entries, unless the rules of the competition state so.
No responsibility can be taken for any lost or delayed entries.
Winner must be 18 years old or over.
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The winner will need to confirm acceptance within 7 days of being notified. If the winner does not confirm acceptance within this timeframe, the promoter has the right to pick another winner.
By entering the competition, it is deemed that the entrant accepts the terms and conditions stated below.
No purchase necessary.
Prize cannot be exchanged for cash equivalent.
Prize is not transferable.
One entry per person, no bulk or third-party entries, unless the rules of the competition state so.
No responsibility can be taken for any lost or delayed entries.
Winner must be 18 years old or over.
The winner will be chosen from all correct entries and will be notified by email.
The winner will need to confirm acceptance within 7 days of being notified. If the winner does not confirm acceptance within this timeframe, the promoter has the right to pick another winner.
Over 18s only, UK residents only.
One winner of the outlined prize. Prize cannot be exchanged for any equivalent.
One entry per person.
Winners will be contacted directly by Kyrö via the e-mail address provided.
The winner will need to confirm acceptance of prize within five days of being notified otherwise another winner will be contacted.
