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The Macallan Launches ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ 55th Anniversary James Bond Single Malt

Priced at $750, the release starts with a two-week Heathrow boutique exclusive before a phased rollout to airport shops from Feb. 17, then select U.S. retailers in March.

Overview

  • The limited-edition single malt is available now on themacallan.com and at The Macallan Estate Boutique, with a Feb. 3–16 pre-launch at The Macallan Boutique (Avolta) in Heathrow Terminal 5.
  • Following the Heathrow window, distribution expands to The Macallan’s airport boutiques globally from Feb. 17 and to select national and local U.S. retailers beginning in March 2026.
  • Distilled in 2007 and matured for 18 years, the whisky was crafted from a bespoke mix of hybrid casks using sherry-seasoned European and American oak and American oak that previously held red wine, and it is bottled at 45.5% ABV.
  • Official tasting notes highlight polished oak, vanilla bean and rich dried fruits on the nose, with a palate of creamy vanilla, caramel, cocoa-dusted truffles, fruit and subtle spice.
  • Design elements draw from Diamonds Are Forever production artwork in the official Bond archives, and the whisky’s natural color nods to Nevada’s Aztec sandstone, extending The Macallan’s ongoing collaboration with the franchise.