The Macallan launches Diamonds Are Forever release

Edrington has unveiled a new single malt Scotch whisky from The Macallan. Crafted by Whisky Maker Russell Greig, The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55^th Anniversary release is priced at US$750.

The limited-edition expression will be available at select locations around the world, including The Macallan Boutique at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 – operated in partnership with Avolta – which will be the sole GTR point of sale from 3 to 16 February.

The whisky will subsequently roll out to The Macallan’s other airport boutiques worldwide from 17 February.

Marking 55 years since the famous Bond film lit up the silver screen, The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55^th Anniversary release aims to celebrate the fictional spy’s connoisseurship of sherry and red wine, through a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, innovation and storytelling.

It follows on from The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release (2022).

The Macallan celebrates cinematic legacy

The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55^th Anniversary release was distilled in 2(007) and matured for 18 years. Bespoke hybrid casks – crafted from sherry seasoned European and American oak – are complemented with the novel inclusion of casks made from American oak, which previously held red wine.

This selection reflects moments in the film, where Bond’s command of wine allows him to uncover vital clues.

On the nose, the expression presents polished oak, vanilla bean, and rich dried fruits. The palate opens with layers of caramel and cocoa-dusted truffles, revealing fruit-driven complexity and a hint of nutmeg. The finish is long and refined.

The natural colour whisky is bottled at 45.5% ABV. The design of the bottle and presentation pack draws directly from the Diamonds Are Forever production art in the official Bond archives.

Edrington Marketing Director – Global Travel Retail Alessandro Felicani commented: “The launch of The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55^th Anniversary Release marks the next exciting chapter in The Macallan’s highly coveted collaboration with James Bond. Building on The Macallan’s long-standing connection with film and television, this latest launch captures the elegance and innovative spirit of Diamonds Are Forever and honours Bond’s enduring legacy.

“London, as the main base of James Bond and an iconic travel destination, is a fitting location to introduce this very special release which has storytelling at its core. We’re delighted to enhance our exclusive Boutique offering with this prestigious whisky, providing international travellers with access to the latest and most desirable expressions.”

Avolta Commercial Director UK Eve Fifer commented: “With London at the heart of Bond’s story, The Macallan Boutique at Heathrow is a particularly appropriate setting for global travellers to discover this anniversary release.

“It offers a unique opportunity to connect with the story behind the whisky – from its cinematic inspiration to the craft within the cask. We’re proud to offer travellers such an iconic and limited bottling, bringing a sense of discovery and exclusivity to their journey.”

Heathrow Retail Director Fraser Brown added: “We are proud to host the exclusive travel retail launch of this special release from The Macallan. As the UK’s only hub airport, Heathrow is quintessentially British, just like The Macallan and James Bond, which makes this partnership a natural fit. This limited edition offers passengers the rare opportunity to take a piece of British craftsmanship and cinematic heritage home with them.”

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