Kyrö Sauna Stories 1 / Planteray Rum Cask Finish arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly what it is. The Sauna Stories series draws inspiration from this Finnish tradition. In this unique process, whisky barrels enter the sauna to absorb its heat and moisture. These barrels, once used. At £110.00, it sits in a competitive bracket, but does it justify its place on the shelf?
Distilled at Planteray (Maison Ferrand), this aged rum reflects a commitment to craft that is evident from the first pour. Finland has a proud distilling heritage, and this bottling carries that legacy forward.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, Kyrö Sauna Stories 1 / Planteray Rum Cask Finish presents orange marmalade, sandalwood, toasted almond, caramel. It is an inviting and well-composed aromatic profile that draws you into the glass with each return.
The palate delivers brown sugar, gentle cinnamon warmth, polished leather, candied orange, nutty depth. The mouthfeel is medium to full-bodied with satisfying weight, with each sip revealing new layers of complexity. There is a pleasing harmony between sweetness, oak influence, and natural spirit character that makes this an engaging dram.
The finish is dried apricot tail with cinnamon and vanilla close. A satisfying conclusion that leaves you reaching for the glass once more.
How to Serve
Best enjoyed neat or with a single cube of ice to open up the oak-aged complexity without diluting it unduly. Kyrö Sauna Stories 1 / Planteray Rum Cask Finish also performs beautifully in a rum Old Fashioned or a Mai Tai, where its matured character adds depth and sophistication that younger rums cannot match. This is a sipping rum first and foremost — take your time with it and let the warmth build.
The Verdict
Kyrö Sauna Stories 1 / Planteray Rum Cask Finish earns a well-deserved 7 out of 9 on our scale, reflecting a well-crafted rum that delivers genuine quality and character for its price point. At £110.00, it represents a serious investment, but one that delivers commensurate quality, complexity, and memorability. A worthy representative of Finland's rum-making tradition, and a bottle we would happily recommend.
