05/31/2026
A MACALLAN WORTHY OF JAMES BOND AND MICHIGAN?
The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release is a limited-edition 18-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch created to celebrate 55 years since the premiere of the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. This version is aged for 18 years in bespoke "hybrid" casks made from both European and American oak staves seasoned with sherry. This Bond version also incorporates American oak casks that previously held red wine. This is a direct cinematic nod to the scene where Bond's forensic command of red wine saves his life. The Scotch was also distilled in 2007 (a clever play on 007).
COLOR: Light gold inspired by "Nevada rock" and the movie's title sequence.
NOSE: Sweet polished oak, vanilla bean, coffee, rich dried figs.
PALATE: Smooth and creamy with layers of caramel, orange zest, cocoa.
FINISH: Long, elegant, and warming with lingering notes of espresso, toasted walnut, and refined oak.
PACKAGE: The presentation cylinder features real sketches and conceptual art depicting iconic film elements like clones, laser beams, the Las Vegas lair, and the villain's white cat. The typography mimics the original 1971 movie posters, and as you drink the bottle, hidden script excerpts are revealed on the reverse side of the rear label.
PRICE: $750 (We received one bottle)
Our own Joe Kakos realized the Michigan connection to this bottle and the film. The house that was used in the scene where James Bond fights Bambi and Thumper, was designed by Marquette, Michigan native John Lautner, who happens to be Joe Kakos' favorite architect. We hope you enjoy this fusion of whisky craftsmanship, cinematic history, and a surprising Michigan connection.
Cheers,
Kakos Market
