This autumn, precision and prestige collide as Glenfiddich, the world’s most-awarded single malt scotch, partners with the iconic Aston Martin Formula One™ Team, unveiling a pair of limited-edition bottles made to celebrate this new partnership. The result is a collaboration immersed in heritage, innovation and persistent pursuit of excellence, with shared values and beliefs that true performance is as much instinct as it is engineering.
The launch introduces two exclusive statements, the Glenfiddich 16 Year Old, available in select Canadian provinces, and the rare Glenfiddich 19 Year Old, which are available only through Global Travel Retail now. Each bottle incorporates the lively spirit of Formula One while still celebrating Glenfiddich’s tradition of superb whisky-making and production in the original Dufftown distillery, built by hand by William Grant and his family in 1887.
Formed through a marriage of American oak wine casks, new American barrels and second-fill bourbon casks, the Glenfiddich 16 Year Old shares a sweetness of its own. The whisky delivers rich notes of maple syrup, caramelized ginger and toasted oak that develop into a silky taste of fresh fruit and Chantilly cream. The finish is smooth, bold and timeless, dressed in Glenfiddich’s signature bottle and decorated with a collaborative label that symbolizes their partnership with Aston Martin Formula One™ Team.
Exclusive to Global Travel Retail, Glenfiddich 19 Year Old is a lavish expression of patience and balance. Matured in hand-selected American and European oak casks and seasoned with Montilla-Moriles wine, the 19YO reveals vibrant notes of Seville orange, warm spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, licorice and buttery pastry. Pushing the boundaries of complexity and elegance, this whisky is crafted for collectors who appreciate craftsmanship and improvement.
“At Glenfiddich, we’ve always strived to create exceptional whiskies that stand the test of time,” comments Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman. The 16YO and 19YOs are no exceptions; they are a testament to Kinsman, whose intuition and nose safeguard a 137-year tradition. No whisky leaves the distillery without passing his personal approval, a philosophy of upholding quality of excellence set in 1887. Similar to how the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team victory is measured not only in numbers but by the finely tuned balance between craft and human instinct, this partnership continues to demonstrate its shared identity of perfect balance, precision and intuition.
The unveiling of this partnership was nothing short of dramatic as it was announced at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024, immediately capturing global attention. Since joining forces, both brands have set a new standard for craftsmanship and creativity, inviting enthusiasts worldwide to experience luxury through a new lens. Together, Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team aim to create a legacy that surpasses industries, driving and uniting the whisky world and motorsport with a common language of excellence.
Most importantly, Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team promote responsible attitudes to alcohol, reinforcing the essential message that you should never drink and drive. With limited supply and unique character, Glenfiddich’s 16- and 19-Year-Old Aston Martin editions are sought-after pieces of whisky and motorsport history that praise the journey with every sip, not just the finish line.
