When one mentions James Bond, the affiliation that involves thoughts is probably going his impeccable style fashion, Aston Martin DB5 and The Macallan. This 12 months, the James Bond films have fun its sixtieth anniversary, and in accompaniment of this special day, the Scotch whisky maker has debuted The Macallan James Bond sixtieth Anniversary Launch. This can be a assortment of six limited-edition bottles impressed by every decade of the enduring 007 movies. The distinctive packaging brings to life the artistic growth means of the franchise in a behind-the-scenes exploration of the James Bond archives.
As an MI6 agent, Bond is well-travelled and had the chance to attempt a number of the best issues in life, from eating places to drinks, notably the Vesper Martini. However in his most up-to-date adventures, Bond has picked The Macallan as his whisky of alternative. The duo even shared the identical silver display screen as within the film Skyfall, the place the titular character indulges in The Macallan Superb & Uncommon 1962 as a homage to the spirit’s fiftieth anniversary. Aside from being co-stars within the movie, Bond’s Scottish heritage additionally resonates deeply with that of the Speyside single malt whisky maker.
This collection of six bottles have been created by The Macallan Grasp Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell. References to James Bond are abound even the ABV, at 43.7 per cent, is a nod to his agent quantity 007, and this stage is constant all through the gathering. The expression, as a complete, has been expertly crafted to “exude a way of favor and maturity which has developed through the years.” Extra importantly, the set telegraphs the story of innovation over 60 years and the pioneering spirit of James Bond and The Macallan.
The encased whisky comes within the shade of what The Macallan calls Suisse Gold, which is barely lighter in color than its standard The Macallan Sherry Oak 12-12 months-Outdated. On the nostril, citrusy notes of lemon and lime are first picked out, then it provides approach to a melange of candy scents like vanilla, coconut, dried fig and raisin. Taking a sip, one would discover orange zest and fizzy sherbet, whereas a delicate ginger spice slowly takes over the palate and morphs right into a deep darkish chocolate end that lingers with advanced layers.
Jaume Ferras, International Artistic Director for The Macallan, mentioned: “This October, James Bond will have fun its sixtieth anniversary, making it the longest-running and probably the most liked franchises on this planet of leisure, comprising 25 movies over six many years and 6 lead actors over time. The Macallan is James Bond’s whisky of alternative and as two famend world manufacturers, we share many synergies, most notably as fashionable innovators linked by our Scottish heritage.”
To have fun this momentous event, The Macallan has deliberate a collection of immersive experiences like a singular exhibition, The Macallan in Cinema, at The Macallan Property, through which the viewers will embark on a journey to be taught extra in regards to the distillery’s connection to the world of movies after which transport them to the James Bond universe by means of a collection of films from the collection.
The Macallan James Bond sixtieth Anniversary Launch will promote for S$1,388. Solely chosen many years will probably be accessible at The Macallan boutique at Raffles Resort Singapore through registered curiosity from April 2023 onwards.
For people who aren’t capable of get a bottle, the fourth decade of The Macallan James Bond sixtieth Anniversary Launch will probably be accessible for tasting at chosen institutions similar to restaurant Born, Buona Terra, Alma, Republic Bar at Ritz Carlton, 67 Pall Mall (entry to members solely), Writers Bar at Raffles Resort, The Chambers by Cask, and Quaich Bar Wanderlust.
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