Yes — the 34 rounds of copper distillation remove harshness while preserving enough grain character to make neat sipping genuinely engaging

and spice at mid-palate

That extra proof is not arbitrary — it reflects the historical naval standard and delivers tangible results in both neat sipping and mixed drinks

Buttered shortbread amplifies the biscuit notes already present in the glass

and the 1761 recipe's tighter botanical count (eight versus Sapphire's ten) keeps the juniper firmly in the driver's seat

Compass Box Asyla 750ML speyside Yes — the 34 roundsCompass Box Asyla 750ML is a discontinued blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml format, composed of Highland and Speyside single malts married with Lowland single grain. It earned a Silver Outstanding medal at the 2018 International Spirits Challenge and a matching Silver Outstanding from the International Wine & Spirit Competitionrecognition that cemented its reputation as one of Compass Box's most refined releases before its