Compass Box Asyla

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Vanilla. Green herbs. Aromatic. Dry. Palate Sweet limes. Leaf mint. Woodruff. Resiny. Oily. Finish Dry. Soothing. Long. Gently warming. Comment Plenty of attack, but straightforward rather than complex. Suggested as a base for cocktails. I'll work on that...

Dave Broom Nose A light, fresh nose with touches of cereal, lemon, apple and a sandalwood-like spiciness. Palate White chocolate and almond, banana, lemon. Decent mouthfeel with soft grain and balanced wood. Finish Spicy/ginger nut, biscuity. Comment The nose is a little unrewarding but the palate has a delicate refreshing quality that lingers nicely.