- The Macallan’s 2026 special edition marks the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever, translating the film’s globe-trotting arc and visual language into a meticulously crafted single malt.
- Inspired by shifting locations from Las Vegas to coastal California, the whisky draws on American oak casks and natural colour to echo the film.
- Distilled in 2007 and aged 18 years, the limited-edition expression reflects The Macallan’s conceptual approach to storytelling.
Following the resounding success of The Macallan’s first collaboration with James Bond through The Six Decades of Bond Collection in 2022, the globally recognised masters of single malt have returned to the storied world of James Bond with the latest in their annual series of special editions.
This year’s release is a commemorative collection for the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever, which premiered in 1971 and saw Sean Connery in his penultimate outing as 007.
A cinematic classic, steeped in the franchise’s signature glamour and excess, which today provides a rich narrative for The Macallan’s 2026 release that leans heavily into Ian Fleming’s original material, with an expected dose of Bond flair.
But, of course, today’s collection isn’t merely a commemorative bottle. One for the collection. For the first time, The Macallan has crafted a whisky designed to reflect the narrative arc of a Bond film itself, drawing inspiration from the film’s shifting locations – from the American oak casks that reflect the Las Vegas and coastal California scenes to the natural colour of the whisky to reflect the Aztec sandstone.
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For single malt aficionados, the result is The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release: a limited-edition whisky that sits at the intersection of cinema and craftsmanship, created for collectors who appreciate the revered heritage of one of the whisky world’s most recognisable houses, and, of course, the enduring allure of Britain’s deadliest spy.
“Like Bond himself, this whisky holds its secrets. It may appear dark and mysterious, yet on the palate it surprises with elegance and lightness. Each cask adds a layer to the story – a reflection of the film’s twists and turns, and a testament to the shared spirit of innovation that connects The Macallan and James Bond.”
Russell Greig, The Macallan Whisky Maker
Distilled in 2007, a further nod to the character’s enduring moniker, this 18-year-old release reflects The Macallan’s continued, conceptual approach to whisky distillation that takes a further step to elevate a celebratory release. Another way to approach a centuries-old process through unique positioning and storytelling, told within the ever-evolving narrative of one of pop culture’s coolest characters.
Ballot entries for The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release are now open, with an RRP of US$750 (~AU$1,070).
