Aston Martin and Glenfiddich Announce Global Partnership at Monterey Car Week

(14 August 2025) – California, USA: Aston Martin and Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky[1], have today announced an exclusive global partnership, uniting two iconic British brands in a shared pursuit of excellence. The partnership officially debuts today at the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California, where Glenfiddich and Aston Martin will celebrate their collaboration at The House of Aston Martin, toasting to enduring success built on fearless innovation. 

This announcement marks Glenfiddich’s global debut as Aston Martin’s official whisky partner, building on its existing relationship with the Aston Martin Formula OneTM Team. The collaboration reflects a seamless alignment of purpose and ambition, where the pioneering spirit, craftsmanship and timeless design of both brands will unite, redefining excellence through shared experiences and Limited-Edition releases. 

Stefano Saporetti, Director of Brand Diversification at Aston Martin, said: “I’m excited to announce Glenfiddich as our official whisky partner. Aston Martin and Glenfiddich are united by a deep respect for heritage and a commitment to craftsmanship. This partnership allows us to bring our shared story to life through immersive, sensory, and emotional experiences that resonate with our customers. Both brands are globally celebrated yet proudly rooted in British history, creating a true balance of tradition and innovation.”

Aston Martin and Glenfiddich share common values of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance, each reflecting an unwavering dedication to luxury, beauty and progressive story-telling. Both brands are renowned for creating exceptional products that blend timeless design with modern technology and attention to detail. To commemorate the partnership with Aston Martin, Glenfiddich will unveil a rare 1976 Single Malt, aged for 48 years with a finishing period in a specially coopered European oak sherry cask hand-selected by Malt Master Brian Kinsman. 

This extraordinary expression was chosen for the defining era that it represents for both Glenfiddich and Aston Martin. During the 1970’s Glenfiddich introduced the iconic stag’s head to its bottles and built a new still house, bold modernisations that have shaped the brand’s global legacy. At the same time, Aston Martin was redefining design and performance, introducing advanced concepts that would influence the marque for decades. 

On the nose of the 1976 Vintage, red berry sweetness is complemented by crumbly butter pastry, gentle soft spice, and a subtle touch of sherbet. The palate reveals complex layers of dry oak tannin, sweet stewed fruits, and toasted wood. The finish lingers with a lasting impression of sweet oak spice. 

Brian Kinsman, Malt Master at Glenfiddich, added, “This exceptional cask was not selected for its vintage year alone, but for the era it represents; the transformative mid-1970s, a defining period that marked the beginning of Glenfiddich’s modern era and helped shape the whisky’s character for generations to come. The whisky matured in a refill sherry cask before being moved into a 100 litre European oak sherry cask built by one of our coopers. Nearly 50 years later, we continue to honour that legacy, staying true to the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship that helped make Glenfiddich the renowned Single Malt it is today - qualities that perfectly embody our new partnership with Aston Martin.” 

Claudia Falcone, Global Brand Director at Glenfiddich said: “We are delighted to extend our journey with Aston Martin beyond the Formula OneTM team and into the world of Aston Martin high-performance luxury vehicles. To honour this shared spirit of transformation, Glenfiddich is introducing a curated pop-up whisky tasting experience at The House of Aston Martin at Monterey Car Week, where Valhalla, Aston Martin’s first plug-in hybrid supercar, will take centre stage. Valhalla embodies the same rarity, precision, and future-facing vision as the Glenfiddich 1976 Vintage. Together, they tell one story: two brands united by heritage and driven by innovation.” 

The Glenfiddich 1976 (ABV 48.8%) will be available exclusively through The Distillers Library and The Glenfiddich Distillery, with only 50 bottles available worldwide, this rare and exceptional vintage stands as a timeless tribute to the unmatched craftsmanship of Glenfiddich and Aston Martin. 

Glenfiddich and Aston Martin promote responsible attitudes to alcohol and urge consumers never to drink and drive. Both brands look forward to exploring how the partnership can continue to reinforce the positive choice to never drink and drive. 

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Annie Taplin Director, US Communications, William Grant & Sons 

M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment NA 

[1]The Glenfiddich range has received more awards since 2000 than any other single malt Scotch whisky in two of the world’s most prestigious competitions, the International Wine & Spirit Competition and the International Spirits Challenge 

Glenfiddich 1976 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 ©2024 Imported by William Grant & Sons, Inc. New York, NY. 

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®. 

Aston Martin’s vision is to be the world’s most desirable, ultra-luxury British brand, creating the most exquisitely addictive performance cars. 

Founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin is acknowledged as an iconic global brand synonymous with style, luxury, performance, and exclusivity. Aston Martin fuses the latest technology, time honoured craftsmanship and beautiful styling to produce a range of critically acclaimed luxury models including the Vantage, DB12, Vanquish, DBX707 and its first hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Aligned with its Racing. Green. sustainability strategy, Aston Martin is developing alternatives to the Internal Combustion Engine with a blended drivetrain approach between 2025 and 2030, with a clear plan to have a line-up of electrified sports cars and SUVs. 

Based in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, creates, and exports cars which are sold in more than 50 countries around the world. Its sports cars are manufactured in Gaydon with its luxury DBX SUV range proudly manufactured in St Athan, Wales. 

Lagonda was founded in 1899 and came together with Aston Martin in 1947 when both were purchased by the late Sir David Brown, and the company is now listed on the London Stock Exchange as Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc. 

2020 saw Lawrence Stroll become the company’s Executive Chairman, alongside significant new investment. This coincided with Aston Martin’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team and commenced a new era for the iconic British marque.