{"product_id":"smws-cask-1-305-wardrobe-portal-12-year-single-malt","title":"SMWS Cask 1.305 Wardrobe Portal 12 Year Single Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 1.305 \"A Wardrobe Portal for Nonbelievers\" is a 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky bottled at natural cask strength of 57.5% ABV. This extraordinary expression represents one of only 200 bottles released as part of The Creators Collection's \"The Spirit of Five\" series, exploring Scotland's distinctive whisky regions through uncompromising craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society has championed single cask bottlings since 1983, sourcing exceptional barrels from Scotland's finest distilleries and presenting them in their purest form. Each Society bottling is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural strength, preserving the complete character that emerges from years of patient maturation. This philosophy of minimal intervention allows the whisky's true personality to shine, unmasked by modern production compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich leather-bound books, antique oak furniture, dried orange peel, warm baking spices, hint of old sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied intensity, dark chocolate, toasted almonds, cinnamon bark, honeyed malt, subtle smoke wisps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, lingering oak tannins, peppery spice, gentle medicinal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSociety Cask No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Creators Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottles Released\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Collection Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-limited single cask expressions for the dedicated whisky connoisseur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Evening Drams:\u003c\/strong\u003e The complexity rewards slow, thoughtful appreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasion Gifts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Society bottlings make unforgettable presents for whisky enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Society Gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect centerpiece for comparing regional Scottish characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does SMWS Cask 1.305 taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 12-year-old single malt delivers rich, library-like aromas with leather and oak furniture notes, followed by a full-bodied palate of dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and warming spices. The cask strength presentation at 57.5% ABV provides remarkable intensity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I add water to this cask strength whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 57.5% ABV, a few drops of water can help unlock additional flavors and reduce the alcohol heat, allowing more subtle notes to emerge. Start with just a tiny amount and adjust to your preference, as cask strength whiskies are designed to be customizable to your palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Society bottlings special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society sources exceptional single casks from renowned distilleries and bottles them without chill filtration or color additives. Each bottling represents the pure, uncompromising character of that specific barrel, often with poetic names that capture the whisky's essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this rare, cask strength single malt is exceptional neat or with a splash of water, its limited availability and complex character make it better suited for contemplative sipping rather than mixing. Save this treasure for pure appreciation of its craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow rare is Cask 1.305?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 200 bottles released worldwide, this Society bottling represents extraordinary rarity in the whisky world. Once these bottles are gone, this specific cask expression will never be available again, making it highly coveted among collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48898673901808,"sku":"SC1305WP12YSM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_9cc95aa8-59d6-4c60-bf97-47b701bace11.jpg?v=1772070275","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/smws-cask-1-305-wardrobe-portal-12-year-single-malt","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}