The Macallan has unveiled the James Bond 60th Anniversary Assortment to rejoice six a long time of James Bond movies. The gathering includes six restricted version bottles encasing a single malt whisky in distinctive packs, every that includes an unique illustrative design and coloration to indicate the last decade it represents. The packaging brings to life the artistic improvement strategy of the movies in a behind the scenes exploration of the James Bond archives.
The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary single malt Scotch whisky was created by Grasp Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell to mirror the enduring character of James Bond. Just like the character the dram is known as after, the expression exudes a way of fashion and maturity which has advanced over time. It has a pure coloration of Suisse gold and is available in at 43.7% ABV, an homage to James Bond’s agent quantity, 007, and is constant throughout all six packs within the assortment.
On the nostril, the whisky provides recent and vibrant notes of lemon and lime, a sprinkle of sherbet, main right into a candy vanilla and coconut, with a touch of dried fig and raisin. The palate delivers orange zest and fizzy sherbet with a lemon freshness, mild oak and delicate ginger spice, main right into a deep darkish chocolate, figs and baked apple tart with a honey drizzle. The end is nice and lengthy with advanced layers.
The Macallan and James Bond have shared many moments collectively on display, together with in Skyfall when Bond drinks The Macallan Advantageous & Uncommon 1962 as an ode to the 50th anniversary.
Jaume Ferras, International Artistic Director for The Macallan, stated: “This October, James Bond will rejoice its 60th anniversary, making it the longest working and probably the most cherished franchises on the planet of leisure, comprising 25 movies over six a long time and 6 lead actors over time. The Macallan is James Bond’s whisky of alternative and as two famend international manufacturers, we share many synergies, most notably as trendy innovators linked by our Scottish heritage.”
The Macallan has additionally created a collection of immersive experiences to rejoice the 60th anniversary of James Bond together with a singular exhibition – The Macallan in Cinema – at The Macallan Property, which is able to take viewers by The Macallan’s historical past on movie and transport them by the six a long time of James Bond. A collection of movies from throughout the years can even be proven at The Macallan Property throughout a collection of unique screenings.
The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Whisky Assortment will likely be priced at $800 and will likely be out there from the model’s on-line boutique, The Macallan Property Boutique, the worldwide community of home and journey retail Boutiques, and in premium and specialist retailers and bars in nations around the globe starting in September 2022. Availability will likely be restricted.
Earlier this month, The Macallan unveiled the most recent version to its storied Advantageous & Uncommon Assortment, The Macallan Advantageous & Uncommon 1989.
In August, the distillery and Bentley Motors debuted the prototype for The Macallan Horizon, the primary collaborative single malt Scotch whisky being developed by the manufacturers.