James Bond's 007 Special Blend Malt Liquor 12 Oz Tab Top Can

National Brewing 007 Special Blend

During the height of the 1960s spy craze, The National Brewing Company launched James Bond's 007 Special Blend to capitalize on the massive pop-culture popularity of Ian Fleming's fictional secret agent. Produced out of National's Phoenix, Arizona facility, the hybrid beverage carried the notable label tagline, "A subtle blend of PREMIUM BEER and MALT LIQUOR."

The can design showcases a stylized portrait of a glamorous woman set against the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower of Big Ben. This design belonged to an illustrative thematic series that juxtaposed different female models against well-known London landmarks.

Despite the prominent branding, National Brewing launched the product without securing official licensing rights from Ian Fleming's estate. The unauthorized use of the James Bond and 007 trademarks prompted swift legal pressure, forcing the brewery to abruptly pull the product from store shelves. Because of its sudden withdrawal and high-profile pop-culture connection, the can has become one of the most celebrated and sought-after collector pieces of the era.