The Macallan 12 Year Old 1992 Elegancia
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- The Macallan's 1992 vintage matured for 12 years in oloroso and fino sherry casks before being bottled as part of the Elegancia travel retail exclusive series. This litre bottle captures the distillery's signature sherried character in Highland single malt form, with rich dried fruit, wood spice, and chocolate developing across the palate. The dual sherry cask influence creates layers of complexity, balancing fruit-forward sweetness with warming oak tannins. Ideal for those seeking The Macallan's classic sherried house style and collectors of larger-format bottles.
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The Macallan 12 Year Old 1992 Elegancia is a 12-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Macallan's 1992 vintage matured for 12 years in oloroso and fino sherry casks before being bottled as part of the Elegancia travel retail exclusive series. This litre bottle captures the distillery's signature sherried character in Highland single malt form, with rich dried fruit, wood spice, and chocolate developing across the palate. The dual sherry cask influence creates layers of complexity, balancing fruit-forward sweetness with warming oak tannins. Ideal for those seeking The Macallan's classic sherried house style and collectors of larger-format bottles.
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