Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin F1 Edition is a limited-release Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, crafted in collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, bottled at 43% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Matured entirely in a trio of American oak casks — American oak wine casks, new American barrels and second-fill bourbon casks — it was released in September 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the multi-year partnership between the two brands. Rich and indulgent, with biscuity cheesecake, maple syrup and caramelised ginger on the nose, it delivers a silky, syrupy palate of fruit salad and Chantilly cream, finished in the distinctive Racing Green livery of the Aston Martin F1 team.

Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin F1 Edition Tasting Notes.

Nose: Rich and sweet, with biscuity cheesecake base, maple syrup, caramelised ginger and subtle toasted oak.

Palate: Silky and indulgent, with confectionary-sweet notes of fruit salad and Chantilly cream, carried on a syrupy mouthfeel.

Finish: Long and smooth, with sustained sweetness, oak spice, walnut and gentle ginger warmth.

Why Choose Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin F1 Edition ?

This release marks a genuine, ongoing partnership rather than a one-off marketing tie-in — Glenfiddich and Aston Martin's Formula One Team joined forces in November 2024, initially unveiled with a 65-year-old single malt distilled the very year Aston Martin made its F1 debut and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, before this more accessible 16 Year Old followed as the partnership's first mainstream release. Malt Master Brian Kinsman visited Aston Martin's F1 headquarters as part of developing the whisky, drawing a direct parallel between the split-second, intuitive decisions of an F1 driver and the sensory judgement behind blending whisky, summed up in his own words: "While precision may guide the way, it is intuition that defines the outcome." Reviewers have consistently praised the value on offer — bottled a full year older than Glenfiddich's standard 15 Year expression yet priced lower, it's been called "hard to believe... can be released at such a low price point for a 16-year whisky." Bottled at 43% ABV, slightly above Glenfiddich's standard 40%, it carries a bit more weight and structure than the core range. Presented in Aston Martin's signature Racing Green livery with Brian Kinsman's own signature on the tube, it's a genuinely collectible bottle for both whisky drinkers and motorsport fans, and an easy, well-priced way to add a piece of the Glenfiddich x Aston Martin story to a collection.

Glenfiddich Distillery

Glenfiddich, meaning "Valley of the Deer" in Gaelic, was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Speyside, and remains family-owned by William Grant & Sons to this day. One of the best-selling single malt Scotch whiskies in the world, Glenfiddich has built its reputation over nearly 140 years on the same site, with every release signed off by Malt Master Brian Kinsman, who has held the role since 2009. In November 2024, Glenfiddich became the official whisky partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, launching a multi-year collaboration spanning limited-edition releases, F1-themed events and shared branding across both the whisky and the racing team.