Coldorak's whisky blog.
We explore Kyrö’s core range alongside their Sauna Stories No. 2, tracing the journey of this Finnish distillery from what began as a lighthearted, almost drunken idea into a serious and accomplished producer. After delving into Kyrö’s history, we’ll taste the four rye whiskies from their core lineup and their second Sauna Stories release, pausing in between to test samples in the sauna and assess how the heat and environment affect the character of their whisky.
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We explore how alcohol strength shapes whisky’s sensory profile through three Domaine des Hautes Glaces Epistémè R15D24 rye whiskies. Cereal type, fermentation, distillation, and wood maturation all shape the final dram you drink. But what about ABV? Water drops often transform whisky – sometimes improving it, sometimes not. Domaine des Hautes Glaces, already committed to true terroir expression (unlike Waterford’s cask-heavy chaos), bottled identical spirits from one cask at three strengths to test this. First, we unpack their Epistémè range. Then we taste the three R15D24 ryes to discover ABV’s impact.
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Nearly three years have passed since Amrut last featured on More Drams, and during this period, the pioneering Indian distillery has consistently impressed whisky enthusiasts worldwide with its inventive releases. For this review, three bottles from Amrut’s diverse range are in focus: Kurinji, Triparva, and Rye. Triparva, making a return to the spotlight, already received praise on these pages for its first batch, and this time the third batch undergoes scrutiny. Kurinji and Rye add further breadth to the tasting lineup, each bringing distinct qualities that highlight the ongoing innovation at Amrut.
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