Episode 40
In part one of a two-part episode, I speak with Miko Heinilä, Co-Founder of Kyrö Distillery. He gives me selected highlights from the history of the village of Isokyrö, including the bloody Battle of Napue. Bringing things into modern times, he explains the origins of Kyrö Distillery, the ups-and-downs of a start-up company and their future plans to become the biggest rye whisky producer.

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Finnish Words

• Jauri – Lake (in Sámi language)
• Sisu – stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience
  • Sisu on Wikipedia
• Kuningan kivi – King’s Stone
• Rai rai (Rye rye) – Bottoms up or cheers!
• Gin gin – ‘Chin chin’ or cheers!

Links

• Water burial pits at Levänluhta
• Isokyrö on Wikipedia
• The Old Church of Isokyrö
• Explore Finland episode: The Mysterious Church Stables in Narpes
• Battle of Napue on Wikipedia
• Battle of Napue Memorial Stone on Trip Advisor
• Pertillän suspension bridge
• Oltermanni Dairy (in Finnish)
• Kyrö Distillery