The Macallan James Bond Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Whisky is Underway: This is What We Know

Monday, 02 February 2026 at 12:12

The MAcallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th anniversary single malt whisky

One of the most iconic James Bond films is Diamonds Are Forever. To mark the 55th anniversary of that blockbuster, The Macallan has bottled a special single malt that not only tastes great, but also delivers a world first. Here’s everything you need to know about this The Macallan James Bond whisky.

For whisky lovers and Bond fans alike, there’s a whisky series that brings it all together: The Macallan James Bond Collection. The series features six whiskies, each with its own James Bond theme, created to celebrate Bond’s 60th anniversary.

Soon, an additional whisky will join the lineup. As the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever turns 55, it will be honored with a special bottling: The Macallan James Bond Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Single Malt Whisky. In this article, we take a closer look at this remarkable release.

An iconic Bond moment, captured in whisky

Diamonds Are Forever marks a pivotal moment in Bond history. After a brief hiatus, Sean Connery returned in 1971 for one last outing as 007. The film exploded at the box office and is regarded as one of the most iconic Bond films of all time.

The Macallan now bottles that icon in a special Scotch single malt, where diamonds and liquid gold meet the drink of the gods.

There’s little known about the packaging so far, except for one image of it, but plenty has surfaced online about the liquid itself.

A James Bond whisky from (2)007

The label was registered some time ago in the online TTB database. It reveals that the spirit for this James Bond whisky was distilled in a perfectly fitting year: 2007, a playful nod to ‘007’.

The label also confirms the whisky is bottled at 45.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) after 18 years of maturation. That aging took place in a distinctive cask combination that delivers a notable first.

Unique maturation: a first for The Macallan

The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever whisky is the first official The Macallan to be matured in red wine casks. This world-first for the distillery is certain to shape the character of the single malt.

Alongside the red wine casks, the Scotch distillery also used sherry seasoned casks from Jerez, a hallmark of The Macallan.

How does The Macallan James Bond whisky taste?

Official tasting notes for The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever have not yet been shared on the label or in The Macallan’s teasers. Still, there’s already some insight online into what to expect.

According to several sources, the following tasting notes are being reported:

Nose: 'Fresh and vibrant with notes of lemon and lime, a hint of sherbet, followed by sweet vanilla and coconut. Dried fig and raisin in the background.'
Palate: 'Orange peel and effervescent sherbet with bright lemon. Gentle oak and subtle ginger spice give way to dark chocolate, figs, and baked apple pie with honey.'
Finish: 'Long, sweet, and layered with complex depth.'

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EUR19.95

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Expected release

Although there’s no official release date yet, all signs point to an imminent reveal. In an Instagram post, The Macallan indicated the whisky is coming very soon. That suggests it will arrive well before December 17, 2026, the 55th anniversary of the Diamond Are Forever premiere in 1971.

It’s also likely to go on sale before James Bond Day, held every October. Pricing per bottle remains completely unknown.