The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade II

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade II is a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky created to celebrate 60 years of James Bond films. Part of a six-bottle commemorative collection, Decade II celebrates the 1970s era of James Bond, with distinctive packaging featuring archival imagery and design elements inspired by the films and behind-the-scenes materials from the decade. Created by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell, the whisky is bottled at 86.2 proof (43.1% ABV).

The whisky delivers a balanced combination of fresh citrus, vanilla, tropical fruit, spice, and oak. Aromas of lemon, lime, vanilla, and coconut lead into a palate of orange zest, ginger, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and sweet fruit. The finish is smooth and lingering, with citrus, warming spice, cocoa, and refined oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Lemon, lime, fresh citrus, vanilla, coconut, dried fruit

  • Palate: Orange zest, ginger, cinnamon, dark chocolate, sweet fruit, polished oak

  • Finish: Smooth and lingering with citrus, cocoa, warming spice, and gentle oak

FAQS

• What is The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Decade II?

Decade II is the second release in The Macallan’s six-bottle James Bond 60th Anniversary Collection, created to commemorate six decades of the legendary film franchise.

• What does Decade II represent?

Decade II celebrates James Bond during the 1970s, a decade that included films such as Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Moonraker.

• How many releases are in The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Collection?

The collection consists of six Decade releases, with each bottle representing a different decade of James Bond filmmaking from the 1960s through the 2010s.

• What proof is The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Decade II?

The whisky is bottled at 86.2 proof, or 43.1% ABV.

• Is The Macallan James Bond Decade II collectible?

Yes. Its limited-edition status, 60th Anniversary theme, unique Decade II packaging, and position within the six-bottle collection make it desirable among both Macallan whisky collectors and James Bond enthusiasts.

• Is the whisky different between the six James Bond Decade releases?

The six releases feature the same specially created James Bond 60th Anniversary single malt whisky, while each Decade is distinguished by unique packaging and artwork celebrating a different era of the film franchise.