The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade III

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade III is a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky created to celebrate 60 years of James Bond films. Part of The Macallan’s six-bottle commemorative collection, Decade III celebrates the 1980s era of James Bond, with distinctive packaging featuring archival imagery and design materials inspired by the films of the decade. Created by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell, this special release is bottled at 86.2 proof (43.1% ABV).

The whisky presents a vibrant and balanced profile of citrus, vanilla, tropical fruit, spice, and oak. Fresh lemon and lime mingle with vanilla and coconut on the nose, followed by orange zest, ginger, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and sweet fruit on the palate. 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 III?

Decade III is the third 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 III represent?

Decade III celebrates James Bond during the 1980s, an era that included films such as For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill, The Living Daylights, and Licence to Kill.

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

The collection consists of six Decade releases, each featuring unique packaging dedicated to a different decade of James Bond filmmaking from the 1960s through the 2010s.

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

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

• Is The Macallan James Bond Decade III collectible?

Yes. Its limited-edition status, James Bond 60th Anniversary theme, unique 1980s-inspired packaging, and place within the six-bottle collection make Decade III desirable among both Macallan and James Bond collectors.

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

No. The six Decade releases contain the same specially created James Bond 60th Anniversary single malt whisky. The primary difference is the unique packaging and artwork representing each decade of the James Bond film franchise.