The Macallan and James Bond reunite. Following on from The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, The Macallan celebrates the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever with a new release, offered here through a 007Store collector's ballot
A novel exploration of our innovative and pioneering characters and an expression of the film's narrative, the release takes inspiration from Bond’s connoisseurship of sherry wine - revealed early in the story when he ‘noses’ a Solera sherry.
The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team have created a whisky to reflect the story of Diamonds Are Forever. Whisky Maker Russell Greig decodes the film’s narrative and encapsulates the core theme of not everything being as is seems.
Sherry seasoning is fundamental to the crafting and maturation of The Macallan's exceptional oak casks, which are the single greatest contributor to the distinctive aromas, flavours and natural colours of its single malt whisky.
For this release Whisky Maker Russell Greig celebrates 007’s connoisseurship of sherry through an unusual selection of sherry and red wine casks, distilled in 2-007. Early in the film, Bond’s sherry expertise is uncovered as he ‘noses’ a Solera sherry.
The Macallan’s mastery and Bond’s connoisseurship unite in Russell’s diamond selection of sherry seasoned oak casks for this single malt. A man of many dimensions, 007's forensic knowledge of red wine ultimately saves his life: a pivotal scene delectably translated through the unusual inclusion of red wine seasoned casks.
A novel exploration of The Macallan's innovative nature, and an expression of the film’s narrative where not everything is as it seems, the cask selection of this whisky is complete with bespoke hybrid sherry seasoned oak casks – custom-made casks crafted from both European and American oak staves in one singular cask. This choice is an echo to the inventiveness of the science behind Bond and the film's locations in England, France and the Netherlands.
Diamonds Are Forever is primarily shot in the USA. The American oak stands proxy for the Las Vegas and coastal California scenes, while the whisky's natural colour mimics the Nevada desert Aztec sandstone.
The design and colours of the new release is an exploration of the Diamonds Are Forever archive. Its packaging gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative development of the 1971 production, featuring clones, laser beams, Blofeld’s white cat and Las Vegas locations, while the hues of the film's title sequence has inspired the colour.
The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 50th Anniversary Release is priced £600 (70cl).
