Graceful, balanced, and beautifully understated, Compass Box Asyla is a whisky that defines elegance in blending. Created by visionary blender John Glaser, Asyla was conceived as a symphony of lightness, a whisky designed to be both approachable and complex. Named after the plural of “asylum,” it evokes a sense of calm refuge, a place of harmony between malt and grain, craft and creativity.

Compass Box Asyla
Brand: Compass Box | Category: Blended Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Scotland | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Soft and delicate, sweet vanilla cream, honey, and fresh-cut grass with subtle notes of green apple and white chocolate.
Palate: Smooth and light-bodied. Flavors of vanilla custard, malt, and citrus intertwine with gentle spice and a whisper of oak.
Finish: Clean, refined, and lingering, soft fruit sweetness with a hint of biscuit and oak.

Production Details:
Asyla is a marriage of single malts (around 50%) from Linkwood, Glen Elgin, and Teaninich, and single grain whisky from Cameronbridge. Aged primarily in first-fill American oak barrels, the blend achieves an extraordinary smoothness and sweetness. Crafted in small batches and bottled without chill-filtration or artificial coloring, it exemplifies Compass Box’s dedication to transparency and artistry in whisky blending.

Perfect For:
Easy sophistication, ideal for those who appreciate subtlety over strength. Perfect neat, with a splash of water, or as a refined companion to light meals and conversation.

Expert Notes:
Celebrated as “one of the most graceful blended whiskies ever made,” Asyla earned praise from critics for its purity, poise, and gentle complexity. Whisky lovers often describe it as “liquid serenity.”

Customer Reviews:
“Delicate, smooth, and beautifully balanced, a blend that feels like silk.”   Ewan P.
“Perfect for relaxed evenings. Light but deeply satisfying.”   Sarah L.
“Pure craftsmanship, the kind of whisky you keep returning to.”   Tom R.

Interesting Fact:
Asyla was one of Compass Box’s founding whiskies, a cornerstone that helped redefine modern Scotch blending by proving that delicacy can be as complex and rewarding as power.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its creamy vanilla and citrus layers. For a refreshing twist, try it in a Whisky Highball with soda and lemon zest, elegant and effortless.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 2000 by John Glaser, Compass Box Whisky Company revolutionized Scotch blending through transparency, innovation, and artistry. Based in London and sourcing from Scotland’s finest distilleries, Compass Box creates blends that rival single malts in complexity and soul. Asyla, one of its earliest and most beloved creations, remains a symbol of the brand’s belief: that blending is not compromise, it’s an art form.