Lovers of single malt and motorsport can look forward to a new sensory experience as Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One Team unveil their latest collaboration: The Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2.
Marking the second year of partnership, the release was inspired by Glenfiddich malt master Brian Kinsman and Aston Martin Formula One Team managing technical partner Adrian Newey.
It is shaped by a shared belief that exceptional performance is defined not only by what can be seen, but by invisible details working beneath the surface.
This single malt celebrates the meticulous refinement and human endeavour at the heart of Glenfiddich.
From Kinsman’s selection and marrying of whiskies from Glenfiddich’s reserves 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 whisky that captures Glenfiddich’s drive to go beyond, shaped by a complex five-cask maturation process.
“What I find most compelling about Newey’s work is that the defining performance often comes from what you cannot immediately see,” said Kinsman.
“Behind every Aston Martin Formula One car are hundreds of small decisions, carefully refined to create a seamless whole.
“The same is true in whisky making; for this expression, I combined the influence of five distinct cask types, each contributing its own character, texture and depth,” he said.
“The art lies not in the individual components, but in bringing them together in a way that feels perfectly balanced and instinctively right.
“The result is a vibrant, fruity single malt layered with warmth,” Kinsman added.
With an ABV of 43%, the whisky opens with rich stewed fruits and floral top notes.
On the palate, it is smooth with a creamy, buttery toffee sweetness, offering hints of caramelised cane sugar counterbalanced by dry oak tannins and a lingering oaky sweetness finish.
In Malaysia, Glenfiddich will mark the launch with an immersive pop-up experience at Jaya Grocer in The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur, from Oct 2 to 11.
Visitors can test their skills on an interactive driving simulator, immersing themselves in a world where precision, craftsmanship and the pursuit of excellence are expressed through every detail.
The experience will also include tastings of the new limited-edition release.
The Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old Limited Edition Release No.2 is available nationwide at selected retail partners, including Hank’s, The Chamber and Cellar 18, while stocks last.
