SMWS Cask No. 12.59 Transportive Urbanity Scotch Whisky
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The SMWS Cask No. 12.59 Transportive Urbanity is an exceptionally rare, single-cask single malt Scotch whisky released by the elite Scotch Malt Whisky Society. True to the society’s mysterious and uncompromised bottling conventions, it features a signature dark green bottle format displaying a poetic tasting title instead of the source distillery name. The numerical code reveals its highly esteemed Speyside origin: distillery 12 signifies BenRiach, an iconic distillery celebrated for its complex fruit and malt structures. Distilled on March 18, 2010, and matured for 11 years in a premium second-fill ex-bourbon barrel, this small outturn yielded only 237 bottles globally. Bottled completely undiluted at a powerful cask strength of 59.3% alcohol by volume with no chill-filtration or artificial coloring, it offers collectors a pure window into unadulterated Speyside maturation.
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Brand: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
Release Name: Cask No. 12.59 "Transportive Urbanity"
Whisky Style/Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 11 years
Volume: 700ml
Alc/Vol (%): 59.3
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Cask Type: 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Limited Edition: Yes (Limited to 237 bottles)
Award Winner: No
Cask Strength: Yes
Nose: Initial bright aromas of fresh peach Bellinis, sweet cherry blossoms, lemon meringue pie, frangipani blossoms, and a fresh garden picnic.
Palate: A luxurious, viscous texture coating the palate with dominant layers of rich caramel, toffee, dulce de leche, marrons glacés, butterscotch, and chocolate Swiss roll.
Finish: An exceptionally long-lasting and warming conclusion marked by roasted chestnuts, antique leather, smooth wood staves, sugar-glazed pastries, and ginger biscuits
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, originally founded in Edinburgh in 1983, is the world's premier independent whisky club, universally celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to single-cask, cask-strength spirits. Adhering to a famous rule of anonymity to prevent brand bias, the society utilizes a strict two-part coding system on its iconic green bottles, letting the pure liquid and playful flavor profiles speak for themselves. By sourcing single barrels from over 140 distilleries spanning Scotland, Japan, Ireland, America, and Taiwan, their tasting panel curates unrepeatable liquid art completely free from chill-filtration or dilution. Today, the society's heavily limited single-cask releases hold legendary status across global auction houses, fiercely pursued by modern spirit historians and collectors for their absolute transparency, purity, and unrivaled character.
Whisky connoisseurs and active global spirit investors target this rare single cask because it represents a highly allocated, limited-run masterpiece from BenRiach's coveted unpeated profile, bottled by the world's most prestigious whisky club. By opting for a second-fill ex-bourbon barrel, the cask allows the elegant, complex Speyside distillate to shine gracefully without being overpowered by heavy active oak wood sugars. Securing a bottle from an outturn of only 237 units ensures immense long-term collection value appreciation, as secondary market availability is practically non-existent. Its eccentric title and phenomenal, multi-layered flavor profile make it a conversation-starting addition to any premium showroom bar or a magnificent gift for an elite enthusiast.
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