GLENFIDDICH AND ASTON MARTIN FORMULA ONE™ TEAM UNVEIL LIMITED-EDITION SINGLE MALT BUILT ON PRECISION, BALANCE AND THE PURSUIT OF GOING BEYOND

 Marking the second year of partnership, Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team unveil limited-edition single malt: the Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Formula One™ Team 16-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 release is 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. 

This limited-edition single malt celebrates 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 whisky that captures Glenfiddich’s enduring drive to go beyond. 

The release is shaped by Glenfiddich’s distinctive character and is defined by its complex five-cask maturation. 

“What I find most compelling about Adrian’s work is that the defining performance often comes from what you cannot immediately see. Behind every Aston Martin Formula One™ Team 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. 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 truly unique Glenfiddich expression, vibrant with fruit, layered with warmth, and brought into perfect balance.” said Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich’s Malt Master.  

Mijung Kim, Regional Malts Ambassador, Glenfiddich, added: "What I love most about this expression is its sense of balance. Every element has a role to play, yet nothing feels dominant or out of place. There's a wonderful harmony between the fruit, richness and oak, which reflects the care and precision behind every stage of its creation. It's a whisky that showcases how thoughtful craftsmanship can transform individual components into something truly greater than the sum of its parts.Reflecting the same pursuit of excellence, the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team, led by Adrian Newey, continues to push boundaries through its AMR Technology Campus, advanced Air Tunnel facilities, and world-class engineering capability, an environment where countless unseen details come together to shape performance.  

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. 

In Malaysia, Glenfiddich will bring the partnership to life through an immersive pop-up experience at Jaya Grocer, located within The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur, from 2 to 11 October. Guests will have the opportunity to 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 will be available nationwide from September at selected retail partners, including Hank's, The Chamber and Cellar 18, while stocks last. 

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