Kyrö Dark Gin
Kyrö · Kyrö Distillery Company
Kyrö's Dark Gin bridges the gap between gin and whiskey without losing its identity as either. The rye spirit base brings a grain-forward character that most gins lack, and the time in American white oak barrels adds just enough warmth. It's a gin for whiskey drinkers and a whiskey for gin drinkers.
Nose
Juniper pine and cassia bark open assertively, followed by notes of dark cocoa and dried orange peel. Underneath, a whisper of vanilla from the barrel aging anchors the botanicals.
Palate
The rye base spirit gives a spicy, peppery backbone that sets this apart from neutral-grain gins. Mid-palate offers meadowsweet and angelica root, while the cask influence contributes a gentle woodiness without overwhelming the botanical profile.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering juniper, cocoa, and a warm ginger fade.
- Style
- Barrel-aged / Dark Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, cassia bark, coriander, angelica root, meadowsweet, lemon peel, orange peel, cranberry
- Base Spirit
- 100% whole-grain rye
- Distillation
- Pot distilled with vapor infusion of botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
Midnight Negroni — 1.5 oz Kyrö Dark Gin · 1 oz Campari · 1 oz sweet vermouth · Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with an orange coin.
Food Pairing
The gin's rye backbone and cocoa notes pair naturally with dark Finnish rye bread, while cold-smoked salmon amplifies the spirit's subtle sweetness.
Founded in 2014 inside a converted cheese factory in Finland's rye-growing heartland, Kyrö Distillery uses whole-grain rye as the foundation for all its spirits.
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