Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 1

Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 1

Single Malt Scotch | 43% ABV | 86 Proof | 750mL | Speyside, Scotland | Aged 16 Years | Limited Release

Process & Profile

Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 1 marks the inaugural 2025 whisky release from the partnership. This 16-year-old single malt brings Glenfiddich’s fruit-forward character together with a layered American oak maturation, celebrating the first year of the collaboration.

The whisky combines spirit matured in American oak wine casks, new American oak barrels and second-fill bourbon casks. Malt Master Brian Kinsman oversees the selection, bringing these different cask influences together into a rich, sweet expression with a silky texture.

Maple syrup, caramelized ginger and toasted oak lead into fresh fruit and cream. Its rounded sweetness and smooth finish make this release an approachable introduction to the collaboration, with enough cask detail to interest established Glenfiddich drinkers.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Biscuit and cheesecake-base aromas, maple syrup, caramelized ginger and subtle toasted oak.

• Palate: Confectionery sweetness with fresh fruit salad and Chantilly cream, carried by a silky, syrupy texture.

• Finish: Smooth and lingering, with sustained sweetness.

What Makes It Special

• Inaugural collaboration release: The original 2025 bottling from Glenfiddich’s partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.

• 16-year age statement: Matured for at least sixteen years.

• Three American oak cask types: Combines American oak wine casks, new American oak barrels and second-fill bourbon casks.

• Selected under Brian Kinsman: Reflects the Glenfiddich Malt Master’s approach to balancing different cask influences.

• Distinctive sweet profile: Maple, ginger, fresh fruit and cream distinguish its flavor.

• Limited release: An appealing addition to a whisky collection or a gift for an adult Formula One enthusiast.

How to Enjoy

Begin with a neat pour in a tulip-shaped whisky glass to explore the fruit, ginger and oak aromas. Add a few drops of water according to preference, or serve over one large ice cube for a gradually chilled pour.

For a complementary food pairing, try shortbread, vanilla cheesecake or a pear tart. These serving suggestions echo the whisky’s biscuit, cream and fruit notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was Glenfiddich x Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 1 released?
   Release No. 1 is the original 2025 release, introduced to celebrate the first year of Glenfiddich’s partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.

2. What casks are used for Glenfiddich x Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 1?
   It combines whiskies matured in American oak wine casks, new American oak barrels and second-fill bourbon casks.

3. Is Glenfiddich x Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 1 a single malt?
   Yes. It is a 16-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from Glenfiddich. Combining whiskies from different cask types does not make it a blended Scotch.

4. How should you drink Glenfiddich x Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 1?
   Try it neat first to appreciate its fruit and creamy sweetness. A little water or a large ice cube can be added to suit your preferred strength and temperature.

5. Where can I buy Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 1?
   You can purchase Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 1 directly from The Barrel Tap.