Glenfiddich Honors Aston Martin’s Formula One Debut With An Individual Bespoke 1959 Bottling

NEW YORK (November 20, 2024): Today, Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky[1], and Aston Martin Formula One® Team proudly announce the launch of this unique 1959 bottling, crafted to commemorate Aston Martin’s debut in Formula One.

This extraordinary whisky celebrates two timeless icons, both renowned for their heritage and commitment to innovation, precision, and passion and marks the beginning of a multi-year global partnership.

Revealed for the first time at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Glenfiddich 1959 pays tribute to both companies’ legacies and their relentless pursuit of excellence. This extraordinary whisky celebrates two timeless icons, both renowned for their heritage and commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence and marks the beginning of a multi-year global partnership.

An Iconic Expression of Heritage and Mastery

This one-of-a-kind expression is an exquisite testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Glenfiddich Malt Masters across generations. Drawn from a rare sherry butt, the liquid offers unparalleled depth and complexity, embodying Glenfiddich’s pioneering spirit and offering a sensory experience that mirrors the elegance and high performance that Aston Martin brings to F1.

“This limited edition 1959 bottling represents a pivotal moment in history - the year Aston Martin first entered Formula One and won Le Mans. To honor this milestone, we delved deep into the Glenfiddich archives and unearthed this exceptional expression from that very year,” commented Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master. “It is a rare whisky that embodies the essence of this partnership, capturing the spirit of innovation and excellence that both Glenfiddich and Aston Martin have upheld for decades. The bottle is a tribute to our shared legacy, connecting the past with the future in a truly remarkable way.”

Visually, the whisky opens with a deep mahogany hue, hinting at its intense and complex character. The nose is richly layered, with notes of oak, aged leather, tannin and beeswax mingling with the earthy essence of a dunnage warehouse floor. A drop of water releases waves of sweetness and dried fruit, with whispers of raisins and sun-dried prunes.

On the palate, this extraordinary whisky offers a journey of bold and balanced flavors: oaky spice intermingles with cloves, dates, and walnuts, evoking the festive warmth of Christmas pudding and the bittersweet allure of dark chocolate. As the flavors linger, they shift gracefully between sweet and dry, culminating in a dry, tannic finish, leaving a memorable aftertaste that honors Glenfiddich’s craftsmanship.

Glenfiddich promotes responsible attitudes to alcohol.  You should never drink and drive. We are excited to explore how our partnership with Aston Martin Formula One® Team can create a new, powerful platform to promote the positive choice to never drink and drive. Our partners at Aston Martin Formula One® Team share our approach and commitment to promote this important message.

Celebrating a New Era of Excellence

This exclusive partnership between Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One® Team is set to redefine exceptional experiences, bringing whisky and motorsport fans together through unforgettable moments at the intersection of heritage and high performance. The one of a kind 1959 commemorative bottle, will be released at some point during the partnership, offers collectors, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience the mastery of Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One® Team in a singular expression.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Rich Oak, aged leather, tannin, beeswax and the unmistakable aroma of an earthen floor dunnage warehouse. A tiny drop of water releases a wave of sweetness, dried fruit, raisins and sun-dried prunes.
• Taste: Incredibly complex with complex flavors in every sip. Oaky, spicy, cloves, dates, walnuts, Christmas pudding and dark chocolate. The flavor meanders from sweet to dry and back again.
• Finish: A dry rich tannin aftertaste

ABOUT GLENFIDDICH

Founded in Dufftown, Scotland by innovator William Grant, Glenfiddich first ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. Adopting revolutionary methods and practices Grant’s maverick attitude to whisky production saw Glenfiddich excel for over a hundred and thirty years, becoming the first single malt whisky to be promoted outside of Scotland, and ultimately, the best-selling and most awarded single malt whisky in the world*. While Glenfiddich is now sold in over 180 countries across the world, the brand is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and is still produced in the same distillery which William Grant and his children hand-built. For additional information and purchasing details, visit glenfiddich.com or on social channels @glenfiddichwhisky.  

Skillfully Crafted, Enjoy Responsibly. Glenfiddich ©2024 Imported by William Grant & Sons, Inc. New York, NY.

ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

William Grant & Sons Holdings Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distills some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of hand-crafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch, Grant’s®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry® Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Drambuie® Scotch Liqueur. 

Founded in 1964, William Grant & Sons USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, Ltd. and features one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios in the US with brands including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Drambuie, Milagro Tequila, Silent Pool Gin, Grant’s, Hudson Whiskey, Gibson’s Finest, Monkey Shoulder, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka and Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur. For more information on the company and its brands, please visit @williamgrantusa on Instagram and Facebook or williamgrantusa.com.

ABOUT ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE® TEAM

The iconic Aston Martin marque was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Together they competed at the Aston Hill Climb and their success in racing laid the foundations to develop a succession of ultra-luxury high performance automobiles, including the iconic DB5, Vantage, Vanquish, DBX707 – the world’s fastest luxury SUV – and the F1-inspired Aston Martin Valkyrie. 

A brand born from racing has evolved to become the epitome of British luxury and technology on the road. The company’s first Grand Prix was in 1922, while the marque famously won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 and briefly competed in Formula One in 1959 and 1960. 

Aston Martin returned to the Formula One grid in 2021 under the leadership of Canadian entrepreneur, Lawrence Stroll. Since then, the team has invested heavily, opening its new AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone during the summer of 2023 – the sport’s first new F1 team base for almost two decades. A state-of-the-art wind tunnel is scheduled to be operational in 2025. The new Technology Campus helps the team’s environmental ambitions with better insulation, intelligent use of natural light, and solar panels helping power the site. 

Aston Martin enjoyed its most successful season to date in 2023, securing eight podium positions and 280 points on its way to finishing fifth in the Constructors’ Championship. For 2024, double world champion Fernando Alonso and Canadian Lance Stroll head a driver line-up supported by Test and Reserve Driver Felipe Drugovich, Stoffel Vandoorne and Team Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa. 

In 2024, Aston Martin will also take to the track in the all-female F1® Academy series with Swiss driver Tina Hausmann. She is supported by Aston Martin Aramco’s F1® Academy Head of Racing and Driver Ambassador, Jessica Hawkins, who tested one of the team’s F1 cars in 2023. 

Off-track, Aston Martin Aramco conceived its Make A Mark platform – a commitment to drive positive progress through the influence of the team and the profile of Formula One.   

Make A Mark is built upon three core pillars: sustainability, community and inclusion – all devised to champion an environmental, inclusive and diverse living and working culture with a programme that supports and educates young people, particularly from diverse and ethnic backgrounds, to drive career opportunities within motorsport and STEM. 

Responsible business partners include Racing Pride to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity within motorsport, while Spinal Track works with the team to improve accessibility and foster inclusion across the sport. A partnership with the Aleto Foundation provides a leadership programme for young ethnic minority students wanting to learn more about opportunities within motorsport. In January 2024 Aston Martin Aramco became the first Formula One team to comply with ISO standard 50001 – a globally recognised certification that outlines the requirements for improving energy efficiency and performance while reducing consumption and costs.