Community Review

Compass Box Asyla, Bourbon Cask, 2016, 40%

A Maltiply member's tasting notes and whisky impression.

86 / 100

Asyla’s appeal is in the way bright orange and lemon meet softer vanilla cream, honey and toffee. The ripe green apple and light grassiness add a little contrast, so the sweetness does not feel like the whole story. Its medium finish carries malt and dried fruit, with just a slight hint of oak spiciness. A gently balanced blended whisky, with enough detail to hold my interest without leaning on weight or intensity.

Reviewed by shortwave_pebble

Nose
Orange and lemon, Peach syrup, honey and malt, Caramel, vanilla, apple and pear, Cereals, with a touch of coconut and waxy bubblegum
Palate
Soft vanilla cream, honey and toffee, Dried fruit, lemon and lime zest, Granola, ripe green apple and light grassiness, Light caramel and a silky mouthfeel
Finish
Medium, with malt, caramel and grain, Vanilla, wax and dried fruit, Light sweetness and a slight hint of oak spiciness

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