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When one mentions James Bond, the affiliation that involves thoughts is probably going his impeccable vogue type, Aston Martin DB5 and The Macallan. This 12 months, the James Bond films have a good time its sixtieth anniversary, and in accompaniment of this big day, the Scotch whisky maker has debuted The Macallan James Bond sixtieth Anniversary Release. This is a set of six limited-edition bottles impressed by every decade of the enduring 007 movies. The distinctive packaging brings to life the inventive growth technique 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 strive a few of the best issues in life, from eating places to drinks, notably the Vesper Martini. But 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 Fine & Rare 1962 as a homage to the spirit’s fiftieth anniversary. Apart 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 Master 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 an entire, has been expertly crafted to “exude a way of fashion and maturity which has developed over time.” More 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 well-liked The Macallan Sherry Oak 12-Year-Old. On the nostril, citrusy notes of lemon and lime are first picked out, then it offers solution 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 complicated layers.
Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director for The Macallan, mentioned: “This October, James Bond will have a good time its sixtieth anniversary, making it the longest-running and one of the vital liked franchises on the 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 international manufacturers, we share many synergies, most notably as trendy innovators linked by our Scottish heritage.”
To have a good time this momentous event, The Macallan has deliberate a collection of immersive experiences like a singular exhibition, The Macallan in Cinema, at The Macallan Estate, wherein the viewers will embark on a journey to study extra in regards to the distillery’s connection to the world of movies after which transport them to the James Bond universe via a choice of films from the collection.
The Macallan James Bond sixtieth Anniversary Release will promote for S$1,388. Only chosen many years can be out there at The Macallan boutique at Raffles Hotel Singapore by way of registered curiosity from April 2023 onwards.
For those who aren’t capable of get a bottle, the fourth decade of The Macallan James Bond sixtieth Anniversary Release can be out there for tasting at chosen institutions akin to restaurant Born, Buona Terra, Alma, Republic Bar at Ritz Carlton, 67 Pall Mall (entry to members solely), Writers Bar at Raffles Hotel, The Chambers by Cask, and Quaich Bar Wanderlust.
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