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The new collection celebrates six decades of the iconic James Bond film franchise through six limited edition bottles with illustrative designs inspired by the films' legacy
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, The Macallan has unveiled its latest limited edition collection inspired by all six decades of the iconic super-spy’s onscreen presence. Linked by their Scottish heritage, The Macallan and James Bond have shared the spotlight on many occasions, specifically in the 2012 film Skyfall where Bond is seen drinking The Macallan Fine & Rare 1962, and again in 2015’s Spectre with The Macallan 18 years old.
As Bond's whisky of choice, it is only fitting that The Macallan should celebrate one of the world’s longest running and most popular film franchises with an equally impressive collection of single malt whiskies, encased in distinct packaging designed around each decade as seen in the James Bond archives.
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Above A scene featuring The Macallan whisky from the James Bond archives
A scene featuring The Macallan whisky from the James Bond archives
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Dubbed The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, the stellar collection comprises six limited edition bottles that contain exceptional single malt whisky created by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell.
Representing a timeless and graceful spirit balanced by incredible strength and depth of character, the single malt whiskies celebrate the innovation, creativity and maturity that makes 007 so renowned and beloved by fans all around the world.
Above The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release comprises six limited edition bottles
Above The limited edition single malt whiskies were created by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell
The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release comprises six limited edition bottles
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Following the defining tradition of The Macallan, the whisky boasts the colour of Suisse gold that is 100 per cent natural, with an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 43.7 per cent–selected by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker as a homage to James Bond’s agent number, 007.
Boasting fragrant notes of orange zest and fizzy sherbet, gentle oak, and ginger spice that lead into deep dark chocolate with figs, honey and baked apple tarts, the single malt whisky bears a sweet and long finish with complex layers of flavour, an expression of self-confidence, supreme complexity and a maturity that evolved over the years–mirroring the enduring and ever-evolving persona of James Bond across 25 films and six actors.
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Above The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary
The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary
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The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release tells a 60-year story of innovation and the pioneering character attributes of James Bond and The Macallan. Each limited edition bottle features an original illustrative design and colour to denote the decade it represents in this illustrious legacy, showcased in unique packaging that's evocative of the films' creative development process in line with the James Bond archives.
Above The limited edition 'Decade One' of The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary
Above Original drawings from the The James Bond archives
The limited edition 'Decade One' of The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary
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Malaysian fans of Bond can raise a glass to this piece of cinematic heritage and savour it too in exclusive experiential sessions at six establishments from August 24, 2023 onwards–namely, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, The Chamber Starhill, Shin’Labo by James Won, The Chamber Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Nadodi KL and Vér Bar, and DC Restaurant.
Discover more details here. Interested guests can follow the various establishments’ social media pages for more updates on The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release experiences.
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