Sixty years ago the world watched a handsome British spy – wearing an impeccably tailored dinner jacket – cooly introduce himself to a mysterious and glamorous woman across the Baccarat table of Le Cercle club in London with the immortal line, “Bond, James Bond.”
From that famous moment in Dr. No in 1962, a cinematic icon was born and today – 25 films later – the character of James Bond continues to delight audiences around the world.
Six decades after his debonair debut, The Macallan has selected six limited edition bottles encasing a single malt whisky to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of 007. The beautifully artistic packs each feature an original illustrative design and colour to denote the decade of Bond movies it represents.
Sketches of the futuristic vehicles seen in the Bond movies over the years, storyboards of famous scenes, movie scripts showing famous lines of dialogue, concept art of filming locations round the world, and blueprints of gadgets that helped Bond to save the day all adorn the packaging of this highly sought-after collection from The Macallan.
Each bottle in The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release has its own distinctive personality and shows how the 25 films moved with the times to reflect the styles of the era. By delving into the considerable 007 archives that stretch back six decades, each piece of unique artwork allows Bond devotees to go behind the scenes of the beloved film canon and chart the evolution of one of cinema’s most enduring characters.
At the frontier of cinema for over 60 years, the James Bond universe has often pioneered moviemaking techniques, while providing a memorable and powerfully emotional experience for cinema goers. The Macallan shares these attributes, always pursuing innovation while honouring a remarkable and rich heritage that began in Scotland in 1824 to create a timeless and graceful spirit balanced by incredible strength and depth of character.
The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release will be available to buy exclusively at Al Hamra Cellar but only in limited numbers so act swiftly if you wish to own a special piece of movie magic from The Macallan and James Bond.
Find out more on TheMacallan.com.