In the world of spirits, collaborations with popular culture franchises have become a notable trend. Kyrö Distillery, a Finnish craft producer known for its innovative approach to whisky, has joined this trend by partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to release two Game of Thrones-inspired rye whiskies. This collaboration is timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the iconic HBO series and the UK premiere of the third season of its spin-off, House of the Dragon.
The Finnish distillery, founded in 2012, has gained international recognition for its commitment to using 100% malted rye in its whisky production. This new release is no exception, offering a unique twist on the traditional whisky experience.
Whisky of Fire and Whisky of Blood: A Targaryen Duo
The two new expressions, Whisky of Fire and Whisky of Bloodare crafted to embody the essence of House Targaryen. The first, Whisky of Fireis made from 100% smoked malted rye and aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in rum casks. It is bottled at 46.6% ABV and offers a complex profile with notes of smoke, mineral notes, sweet grains, and blackberry.
The second expression, Whisky of Bloodtakes a lighter approach. Made from 100% malted rye and aged in ex-bourbon and French oak casks, it is bottled at 46.0% ABV. The tasting notes describe a bright cereal character with hints of apple, apricot, tonka bean, chestnut, and beeswax, leading into a palate of fruity sweetness balanced by rye spice.
The Art of Collaboration
Kyrö Distillery’s co-founder and master distiller, Kalle Valkonenexpressed the distillery’s commitment to authenticity in this collaboration. “From the beginning, we wanted to create something that felt authentic to HBO’s Game of Thrones,” Valkonen said. “Inspired by House Targaryen and its defining association with dragons, fire, bloodline and power, we created two distinct whisky expressions that interpret different facets of the same iconic world.”
The packaging of these whiskies is as impressive as their contents. Designed to blend Game of Thrones visual storytelling with Kyrö’s design language, the bottles feature collectible packaging inspired by cartography and symbolic motifs. A two-bottle set is priced at £149.95, offering a unique opportunity for fans to own a piece of this epic collaboration.
Availability and Pricing
Both whiskies are priced at £74.95 each and can be pre-ordered directly from the Kyrö website, with shipping expected to begin in July. They will also be available to order from Master of Malt starting on Monday, June 22. This release follows in the footsteps of other notable Game of Thrones spirits collaborations, such as Diageo’s series of single malt Scotch whiskies tied to the show’s noble houses in 2019.
Kyrö Distillery Company, founded in 2012 by five friends in a sauna in Finland, has become an internationally recognized craft producer. Named among Drinks International’s World’s Most Admired Whiskies for five consecutive years, Kyrö’s portfolio spans whisky, gin, and ready-to-drink products, all produced from 100% wholegrain rye.
