A Fusion of Icons: Glenfiddich Unveils Limited-Edition 16-Year-Old Whisky to Celebrate the Brand's Partnership with Aston Martin Formula One Team

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Aug. 18, 2025 at 2:45 pm

NEW YORK (August 18, 2025): Today, Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Scotch Whisky 1 , unveils a bold new expression: a limited-edition 16-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky, celebrating its multi-year partnership with the Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team. This exclusive release captures the high-performance spirit and refined craftsmanship both brands are known for, striking a perfect balance between precision and intuition.

“This release marks an exciting milestone in our journey with the Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team,” shared Claudia Falcone, Glenfiddich Global Brand Director. “Through this collaboration we invite enthusiasts worldwide to engage with these iconic brands in bold new ways and create memorable moments that reach far beyond the racetrack. This limited-edition bottling is just the beginning as we continue to write the next chapter together.”

Crafted from a carefully selected marriage of American oak wine casks, new American barrels, and second-fill bourbon casks, this expression showcases a meticulous blending process. The result is a whisky that is rich in character with distinct notes of maple syrup and caramelized ginger. Bottled at 43% Alc./Vol., the palate of fresh fruit salad and sweet cream builds to a finish that is both smooth and bold, offering a quality that eludes precise measurement, much like the intuitive connection between a driver and their car.

"At Glenfiddich, we’re committed to creating exceptional whiskies that honor tradition while embracing innovation. The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is a true testament to this philosophy,” commented Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master. “It combines craftsmanship and precision in a whisky that invites exploration and discovery, much like the journey of our partnership with the Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team. It’s a celebration of blending tradition with the thrill of innovation."

The Speyside distillery announced an exclusive long-term partnership with Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team in November 2024 – bringing together two timeless brands renowned for their heritage, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. The partnership launched at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team toasted this new collaboration which celebrates mastery and design.

“In this next chapter, Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team come together to honor the first year of our partnership with a limited-edition 16-Year-Old bottling,” said Jefferson Slack, Managing Director at Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team. “A true symbol of craftsmanship and performance, the exclusive product further cements the coming together of our two iconic brands.”

The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky will begin hitting shelves globally in September 2025, available for a limited time in retailers nationwide. (MSRP: $75.00).

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Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich and beautifully sweet. Biscuity cheesecake base, maple syrup, caramelised ginger, and subtle toasted oak notes
Taste: Indulgent, confectionary sweet with a silky, syrupy mouthfeel. Fresh fruit salad and Chantilly cream
Finish: Super smooth with a sustained sweetness

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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. Skillfully Crafted, Enjoy Responsibly. Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% Alc./Vol. ©2025 Imported by William Grant & Sons, Inc. New York, NY. For more information, visit www [dot] glenfiddich [dot] com/

About William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons is a sixth-generation independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the Company is run by a professional management team and distils, bottles, and distributes some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky and premium gin.

Its global icons include the world’s most-awarded single malt Scotch whisky Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts, Monkey Shoulder® blended malt Scotch and super-premium Hendrick’s® Gin. Other spirits in the portfolio include Grant’s® and The Famous Grouse® blended Scotch whiskies, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish whiskey, Sailor Jerry® spiced rum, Drambuie whisky liqueur, Milagro® tequila, Reyka® vodka, Discarded Spirits Co.® and ultra-premium Silent Pool Gin®.

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. For more information on the company and its brands, please visit @williamgrantusa on Instagram and Facebook or www [dot] williamgrantusa [dot] com.

ABOUT ASTON MARTIN FORMULA ONE TEAM

With history dating back to 1913 and its founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin has a storied history rooted in racing. Early success at the Aston Hill Climb inspired a legacy of crafting high-performance luxury vehicles, which today includes the DB12, Vantage, Vanquish, DBX707, and the F1-inspired Aston Martin Valkyrie. The brand debuted in Grand Prix racing in 1922, claimed outright victory at Le Mans in 1959 and returned to Formula One in 2021 under Lawrence Stroll’s leadership.

The team has since made significant investments, notably opening the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone in 2023, featuring sustainable design and a cutting-edge wind tunnel that became operational in 2025.

On-track, the driver line-up features the experienced Canadian Lance Stroll and double World Champion Fernando Alonso, supported by Test and Reserve Drivers Felipe Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne, along with Team Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa and Young Development Driver Jak Crawford. Aston Martin Aramco also races in the all-female F1® Academy series, with Swiss driver Tina Hausmann competing under the mentorship of the team’s F1® Academy Head of Racing and Driver Ambassador, Jessica Hawkins.

Off-track, Aston Martin Aramco continues to drive progress through its I / AM fan engagement platform, and Make A Mark ESG programme, driving sustainability, inclusion and community engagement. Partnerships with Racing Pride, Spinal Track, and the Aleto Foundation support inclusivity, accessibility, and leadership development. The team’s commitment to energy efficiency is certified by ISO 50001 compliance.

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