The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade IV, is part of a six-bottle collection created to celebrate 60 years of James Bond on screen. Each bottle represents one decade of Bond films, and Decade IV honours the Bond films of the 1990s. The single malt was created by The Macallan's Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell and bottled at 43.7% ABV, a nod to 007 himself.
Every pack in the series carries an original illustrated design and colour inspired by the creative development of the films, drawn from a behind-the-scenes look at the James Bond archives. Decade IV comes in a tan tube printed with sketches and design drawings, and the bottle's label carries the 007 emblem. Collected together, the six decades form a complete tribute to one of cinema's most enduring heroes.
Inside is a bright, zesty Macallan. Most of the cask influence comes from European oak, with American oak bringing almond notes and creaminess. Expect lemon and lime, sherbet, vanilla, coconut and dried fruit on the nose, then orange sherbet, oak and a hint of ginger on the palate, moving to dark chocolate, apple pie and honey before a long, sweet finish.
The collection was released in limited quantities worldwide in 2022, and individual decades have become sought-after pieces for both whisky collectors and Bond enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Zesty lemons and limes, with sherbet, vanilla, coconut and dried fruits.
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Palate: Orange sherbet, oak and a hint of ginger, then dark chocolate, apple pie and honey.
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Finish: Sweet and long.
Specifications
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Producer: The Macallan
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Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Expression / Batch: James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decade IV
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Age: No age statement
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Proof / ABV: 87.4 proof (43.7% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: European and American oak casks
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Region: Speyside, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat or with a drop of water in a nosing glass, and let the citrus and vanilla open for a minute or two. Many collectors keep the tube sealed as part of the full set. It pairs well with dark chocolate or apple tart, and it is a perfect gift for a Bond fan or a Macallan collector building the full set of six decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it bottled at 43.7%?
The strength is a nod to James Bond's agent number, 007.
What does Decade IV represent?
Each of the six bottles represents a decade of Bond films; Decade IV honours the Bond films of the 1990s.
Who created the whisky?
The Macallan's Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell.
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