The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade IV

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade IV 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 IV celebrates the 1990s era of James Bond, with distinctive packaging featuring archival imagery and creative materials from the films of the decade. Created by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell, this collectible expression is bottled at 86.2 proof (43.1% ABV).

The whisky offers a vibrant profile of citrus, vanilla, tropical fruit, warming spice, and oak. The nose opens with fresh lemon and lime alongside vanilla, coconut, and subtle dried fruit. The palate develops with orange zest, ginger, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and sweet fruit, followed by a smooth finish of citrus, spice, cocoa, and polished 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 IV?

Decade IV is the fourth release in The Macallan’s six-bottle James Bond 60th Anniversary Collection, celebrating the enduring relationship between craftsmanship, cinema, and the James Bond legacy.

• What does Decade IV represent?

Decade IV celebrates James Bond during the 1990s, an era highlighted by Pierce Brosnan’s arrival as 007 and films including GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and The World Is Not Enough.

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

The collection consists of six Decade releases, with each bottle 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 IV?

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

• Is The Macallan James Bond Decade IV collectible?

Yes. Its limited-edition status, James Bond 60th Anniversary theme, 1990s-inspired presentation, and place within the six-bottle collection make Decade IV especially appealing to Macallan and James Bond collectors.

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

No. All six Decade releases contain the same specially created James Bond 60th Anniversary single malt whisky. Each bottle is distinguished by unique packaging and artwork representing its respective decade.