{"product_id":"kyro-wood-smoke-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Kyro Wood Smoke Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDELICATELY SMOKED 100% RYE WHISKY\u003cbr\u003eKyrö Wood Smoke is made from 100% malted Finnish whole-grain rye. Following an old northern tradition the malt is alder smoked in a 100-year-old barn. The whisky is double pot-distilled and matured in ex-bourbon, French oak and new American white oak barrels, resulting in intense pepperyness and sweet notes of caramel and vanilla lifted by crisp alder smoke. Enjoy your Kyrö Wood Smoke as you wish; neat, with ice or in a cocktail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy your Kyrö Wood Smoke as you wish; neat, with ice or in a cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Proof ( ABV 47%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT KYRO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE STORY OF KYRÖ\u003cbr\u003eLIKE HALF OF THE FINNISH POPULATION, THE IDEA FOR THIS ALL-RYE DISTILLERY WAS ALSO CONCEIVED IN A SAUNA.\u003cbr\u003eA black and white image of the five Kyrö founders sitting in a midsummer sauna surrounded by bushels of rye. \u003cbr\u003eFINNISH SAUNA\u003cbr\u003eA group of friends were having a sauna and drinking rye whisky, when they began to ponder why nobody was making rye whisky in Finland. Surprisingly, the idea of starting their own distillery still seemed like a good one the following morning and from there, the journey of Kyrö began.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack and white image of the old dairy before it was turned into the distillery. \u003cbr\u003eTHE OLD DAIRY\u003cbr\u003eIn search for a home for the distillery, the founders first visited a family farm in Isokyrö, but although charming, it didn’t quite live up to their ambitious plans. Then on their way to a planning session (read: dinner and drinks), they noticed an old dairy that happened to be empty—or actually it was filled with cars as the old dairy workers had leased it as a garage to maintain the building.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiko and Jouni pulling a barrel across the street after the very first distillation. \u003cbr\u003eFIRST DISTILLATION\u003cbr\u003eIt was time to do the first distillation: head distiller Kalle’s parents went for a vacation and part of their house was swiftly turned into a fermentation hall. In a week there was mushy distillers beer and a smell that would later become very familiar to all. The closest proper pot still was hundreds of kilometres away in Finland’s first craft whisky distillery in Beerhunters, Pori. They were kind enough to let us use their still for our first batch, provided that we transport it there ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFROM DREAMING TO DARING\u003cbr\u003eBlack and white image of head distiller Kalle Vallkonnen standing on a ladder, peering into a distilling pot. \u003cbr\u003eFROM NEW-MAKE TO POP-UP BAR\u003cbr\u003eThe end result was a clear liquid that smelled and tasted like moonshine. It was impossible to say whether it would make good rye whisky. To get feedback, Miika decided to smuggle a sample to The Whisky Show in London. He poured drams in the gents toilet for tasting and went from stand to stand. The new make gained praise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was time to make things happen. In 2014 the stills were heated up for the first time at the old dairy and the first drinks were served in “Tourism Agency of lsokyrö”, a pop-up speakeasy bar in Helsinki. It was always full of two customer groups: founders’ friends and confused elderly people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‏‏‎\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOLD OUT NAPUE\u003cbr\u003e‏‏Once the first batch of whisky was quietly resting in barrels, the boys realised, it may be important to have something else to sell while waiting. So we made a gin. Turned out the gin was quite good. In 2015, when Miika was cycling in Estonia, he received a phone call saying\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We know nothing about your distillery, but your gin has been selected as the best gin for Gin \u0026amp; Tonic. We suggest you prepare before the award goes public.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe prepared. And sold out in two days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage of the outside of Kyrönmaan matkailunedistämiskeskus, the well-known pop-up bar in Helsinki. \u003cbr\u003eBlack and white image of the five Kyrö founders, seen from behind, running across a rye field butt naked. \u003cbr\u003eBRUTALLY FINNISH\u003cbr\u003eToday our distillery has grown from a wild dream to a craft powerhouse with skill and capacity — and pretty good spirits. Always made from 100% rye. It all started with rye whisky in the sauna and rye remains at the very core of Kyrö Distillery. It may be the hardest grain to distill due to its temperament, but we will still only ever use Finnish wholegrain rye in our products — be it whisky, gin or liqueur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2020, we sold more hand sanitizer than gin. You never know what future brings. Best adventures are always ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the nose you'll find: aromatic with vanilla, caramel and pepper, sweet smoke and tar \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate you'll find: obust smokiness with sweet rye bread, honey and oaky notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOCKTAIL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOT TODDY COCKTAIL RECIPE\u003cbr\u003eHot Toddy warm cocktail with rye whisky, tea and lemon garnish. Served in a cocktail glass with Kyrö Distillery logo.\u003cbr\u003eNEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF HOT DRINKS.\u003cbr\u003e4 cl rye whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 cl hot water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp honey (Try Kyrö Honey, it's amazing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlice of lemon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug. Add rye whisky, honey and lemon (if desired). Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. 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