Kyrö Juuri Unaged Rye

I saw the comersial for Juuri with the souna and thougth that this rye was something to test. Found the only bottle left in Sweden that happened to be at my lokal systembolag.

I thought that I should save it for a special occasion. I’m so happy I didn’t. This is the worst spirit I ever tasted. Even wors than some bad homebrew from my youth. I Tried to give it alway but got it back right away as the reciever thought the same as I. If I find it I might try your avarded gin, but no more rye ...ever!

15th April 2021

How on Earth are people stupid enough to think this is whisky? It's a bloody new make and rather warrants being compared to a rye-based moonshine. Even the description on this page says "unaged rye spirit". Some people...

In regard to the stuff itself, it's bloody wonderful. A brilliant aroma and taste of rye without the usual strong burn of alcohol. Goes down smoothly by itself or in drinks, though that is a bit of a waste. I can't wait to see how aging will affect the spirit. If you people are lucky enough to run into Verso (Juuri that has been aged for 4 months in new small QA casks) you know what I'm talking about. Juuri gives a lot as it is and shows promise for even more.

26th May 2016

I wonder what the reviewers who rated Juuri so badly were expecting? A tradional aged whisky with barrel flavor?

Gosh, this is an unaged rye and should be compared with traditional American rye mash or other unaged rye, which is usually very hard to find.
So for those who know how rye tastes like, Juuri is surprisingly smooth, the alcohol doesn't burn and the rye taste dominates. With 46% it is lower in alcohol than my other rye mashs, so that might contribute to the smoother style.

For me, this makes the best traditional Manhattan when combined with Dolin rouge or Byrrh. I like the old-school Manhattan in it's rawest version without the Whisky domination... And I like it when it's smooth and not so harsh as with some of the aged ryes. Juuri is close to perfect.
I don't give it 10 points because it's such a niche product, it needs a lot of TLC. For instance I tried it with other red vermouth (Mancino, Antica, Punt,...) and it just doesn't pop. But if you have the right vermouth and want something special, you might find it here.

7th March 2016

Ok, it will be drinkable in 10 – 12 years ageing. .but now . .only 3 years . .its like mix of Moonshine and Kerosene . .
Are you interested to try almost unaged Whiskey . .this is something for you.

12th February 2016

Either the bottle I was given went bad, or this stuff is some breed of alcohol I've never tasted. Seriously, this stuff is horrid. I hope the aged stuff settles it down. Keep trying though!

27th October 2015

strong, but gentle. No hard after kick. Just evaporates in the mouth. Godda love it. For that, a but dangerous as its still 46,3%

21st February 2015

I too was surprised at how smooth this tasted (At 46.3% no less!)
Went well as is and in cocktails - you could taste the rye but not the alcohol - be careful :D
Went back and bought another bottle (to keep) and am now waiting with real interest for the aged versions.

9th January 2015

For an unaged spirit, surprisingly smooth. Definite fruity notes on the nose and some spicyness along with malt on the palate. Can't wait to try the matured version!

7th January 2015

I tasted Juuri with expectations of white dog - harshness and "puke". Unlike my expectation Juuri had a quite strong nose with dried fruits like raisins, dates and even peach. Incredible long and smooth but powerful taste with bread and malt. Worked really well in an OF. I wonder how this is gonna taste aged?

10th November 2014

really bad, does not taste good... like soap

5th November 2014