Glenfiddich and Aston Martin F1 Release Second Whisky Collaboration Aged in Five Cask Types

Key facts

• Glenfiddich and Aston Martin F1 released their second whisky collaboration, a 16-year-old single malt.
• The new whisky is aged in five cask types: first-fill bourbon barrels, port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks, and Fino sherry butts.
• The first collaboration, released last year, used three cask types: American oak wine casks, new American oak barrels, and second-fill bourbon barrels.
• The whisky is bottled at 86 proof with tasting notes of creamy buttery toffee, caramelized cane sugar, and dry oak tannin.
• The collaboration was inspired by Glenfiddich master of malt Brian Kinsman and Aston Martin's managing technical partner Adrian Newey.
• Glenfiddich is located in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland, and has been making whisky for over 150 years.
• The Aston Martin F1 team was rebranded from Racing Point after being purchased by Lawrence Stroll.
• The partnership began in 2024 with a 1959 vintage single malt aged for 65 years, sold exclusively at Harrods in London.
• The new release has an SRP of $80 and is available at select retailers; the first edition is still available online.
• The whisky was inspired by the dual philosophies of the master of malt and the managing technical partner.