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Glenfiddich And Aston Martin Formula One Team Unveil Two Limited Edition Single Malts
Glenfiddich And Aston Martin Formula One Team Unveil Two Limited Edition Single Malts
TORONTO, ON: Marking the second year of partnership, Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team unveil two limited-edition single malts: the Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2 and the Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 19-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2. Inspired by Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team Managing Technical Partner, Adrian Newey, the releases are shaped by a shared belief that exceptional performance is defined not only by what can be seen, but by the invisible detail working beneath the surface.
Brian Kinsman designs a whisky that will not be ready for years; Adrian Newey shapes airflow around a car that does not yet exist. Different crafts, different materials, yet the same mindset: an instinct for what lies ahead, and a discipline built on precision, curiosity and foresight. It is this shared pursuit that sits at the heart of the collaboration – two brands committed to going beyond the expected through mastery of the unseen.
As the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, famed for introducing single malt to the world beyond Scotland in 1961, Glenfiddich shaped the future of the category. From its own water source, the Robbie Dhu, to the unrivalled reserves, it’s the invisible details, repeated over time, that create something extraordinary.
These two limited-edition single malts celebrate the invisible craft, meticulous refinement and human endeavour at the heart of Glenfiddich. From Brian Kinsman’s ability to select, balance, and marry whiskies from Glenfiddich’s unrivalled reserve, to the generations of expertise behind every stage of maturation, these releases are shaped by the unseen craft that transforms patience into character. The result is a pair of whiskies that capture Glenfiddich’s enduring drive to go beyond.
Each of the releases is shaped by Glenfiddich’s distinctive character, while the innovative nature of the global partnership has allowed Brian Kinsman to play with bolder, more intense flavours that deliver depth and distinction.
“What I find most compelling about Adrian’s work is that the defining performance often comes from what you cannot immediately see. That is something I recognize in whisky-making,” comments Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master. “The character of a single malt is shaped by countless precise decisions over time – cask selection, balance, maturation, timing – each one subtle on its own, but transformative when brought together. With these releases, I wanted to capture that same sense of unseen craftsmanship and create whiskies that feel layered, balanced and unmistakably built to go beyond expectation.”
Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One™ Team 16-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2
The limited-edition 16-Year-Old single malt is built through a precise maturation across five cask types, creating a whisky defined by layered flavour, balance and flow. Mirroring Adrian Newey’s philosophy of performance design – where every unseen element contributes to the whole – each stage of maturation is carefully composed to build depth and harmony. The result is a whisky that moves seamlessly from one layer to the next, revealing Glenfiddich’s unmistakable character in every sip.
Bringing together Glenfiddich’s signature fruit-led style with the influence of first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and a final touch of Fino sherry butts, the whisky unfolds with controlled progression and complexity. Sweetness, richness and structure are carefully layered, allowing each cask to add its own character while remaining in complete balance. The result is a refined and assured single malt, where silken texture, orchard fruit, and elegant oak flow together in perfect harmony.
Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One™ Team 19-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2
This Global Travel Retail exclusive is built around a vibrant marriage of Colombian, European and American oak cask finishes, creating a layered whisky defined by diversity and balance. Inspired by Adrian Newey’s philosophy of airflow design, elements are often unseen, yet fundamental to performance, the whisky is crafted to reveal how invisible details can shape exceptional character.
“The Colombian oak provides a distinctive point of intrigue,” comments Jamie Johnson, Canadian National Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich. “It brings brightness and lift to the whisky’s rich, structured profile, creating a single malt with notes of sherbet, baked apple, and soft cinnamon. It’s an expression that is both vibrant and unmistakably Glenfiddich.”
Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, announced a multi-year partnership with Aston Martin Formula One™ Team in November 2024 – bringing together two iconic brands renowned for their heritage, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
The Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2 will be available at local liquor stores in select Canadian provinces this autumn. Please contact your local retailer for specific availability.
The Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 19-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2 will be available exclusively in select Global Travel Retail locations.
Through the partnership, Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team uphold balance, discipline and respect for the craft, encouraging audiences to enjoy Glenfiddich responsibly and to never drink and drive.
GLENFIDDICH® is the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky. 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. Today, Glenfiddich is run by the fifth generation of the Grant-Gordon family and is one of the few remaining family-owned and operated distilleries in the world. Glenfiddich continues to be a progressive spirit in challenging malt whisky conventions while also staying true to legacy, by keeping the traditional production techniques established by founder, William Grant. Represented by PMA Canada. www.pmacanada.com.
ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT & SONS
William Grant & Sons, Ltd, are an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the luxury spirits company is run by the fourth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts, and the world’s third largest blended Scotch, Grant’s®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Sailor Jerry®, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® and Drambuie®, Reyka® Vodka and Milagro® Tequila. Represented in Canada by PMA Canada Agency. www.pmacanada.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 which 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, the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team 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.
ABOUT ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA
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.
