Blended Scotch Asyla
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as bottled spirits do not age or improve with cellaring.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mild creamy cheeses, apple tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Asyla was crafted by Compass Box as the ultimate expression of delicacy and refinement in Scotch whisky, taking its name from the plural of 'asylum' to evoke a sense of sanctuary and quiet comfort. Designed specifically as a light, welcoming aperitif, this blend beautifully combined elegant Speyside single malts—primarily Linkwood and Glen Elgin—with sweet, soft grain whiskies from Cameronbridge. Every component was matured in first-fill American oak casks, imparting gentle vanilla, crisp pear, and soft herbal notes. Though retired in 2018, Asyla remains celebrated among spirits enthusiasts as a masterclass in the art of blending, proving that Scotch does not need to be heavily peated or intensely sherried to be profoundly beautiful.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2000 by American entrepreneur and former wine merchant John Glaser, Compass Box is a pioneering Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating as an independent boutique whiskymaker rather than a traditional distiller, the company sources exceptional single malt and grain whiskies across Scotland, reimagining the art of blending through creative maturation, custom French oak cask management, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. Compass Box has challenged Scotch whisky conventions with its progressive philosophy and artisan approach, creating a diverse portfolio celebrated for vibrant innovation and complexity. Among their signature and highly acclaimed expressions are Hedonism, a benchmark blended grain whisky, alongside celebrated blended malts such as The Peat Monster and The Spice Tree.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%