In the village of Koskue by the Kyrö river in Finland, Kyrö Distillery distils a gin on 100% Finnish rye, then lets it mature on American oak. The result gave the gin its original name, Koskue, now known as Kyrö Dark Gin.
Expert's description
Koskue Kyrö Dark Gin is a Finnish gin distilled on 100% rye and oak-aged in American oak, bottled at 42.6%.
The gin comes from Kyrö Distillery, a Finnish rye distillery founded in 2012, which uses 100% Finnish rye for both its rye whisky and its gin. The base unites peppery rye with seventeen spices and botanicals, including meadowsweet, cranberry, birch and orange peel.
After distillation, the gin rests 3-12 months in new American white oak casks and is fine-tuned with freshly distilled orange peel and black pepper, giving it its dark colour and deep character.
Tasting notes
Nose
Peppery rye meets a lightly sweet note of cranberry and a warm tone of oak.
Palate
The palate is rich and spiced, with rye and pepper up front, supported by meadowsweet and a light sweetness from cranberry.
Finish
The finish is long and warm, with a distinct oak character and a last trace of orange peel.
Specifications
Name: Koskue Kyrö Dark Gin
Country: Finland
Type: Oak-Aged Gin
Size: 50 CL
ABV: 42.6%
Serving suggestion: Serve over ice or in a Negroni, where the oak character shines
Distillery: Kyrö Distillery
EAN no.: 6430055040029
Flavour profile
Spiced · Oak-aged · Berry · Warm
Did you know?
The gin was originally named Koskue after the village on the Kyrö river, from which the distillery takes its name and its rye.
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