Glenfiddich Aston Martin F1 16 Year Review
In-Depth Review
Piggybacking off the success of Netflix’s show Drive to Survive, Glenfiddich is getting into the F1 game. Taking the baton from Bowmore’s previous relationship with Aston Martin, Glenfiddich has signed a multi-year partnership with Lawrence Stroll’s team from Gaydon. To commemorate the signing, Glenfiddich released a 65-year-old single malt that was distilled the same year that Aston Martin joined Formula One. And while that one is likely incredible – and has a price tag in the six digits – it’s not something you or I will ever get the chance to experience. Instead, Glenfiddich has also brought out this: a 16-year limited release that’s designed for people to actually drink.
This limited release Glenfiddich 16-year Aston Martin F1 edition comes in at 43% ABV and is aged in a combination of first-fill American oak, refill wine casks, and second-fill bourbon casks. It features beautiful branding that prominently shows off the latest Aston Martin livery colors on both the bottle and accompanying tube. It’s hard to believe something with Aston Martin printed on it can be priced so reasonably with an MSRP of only $65. But is it worth seeking out this holiday season? Let’s dive in and find out.
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 43%
Cask: Combination of first-fill American oak, refill wine and second-fill bourbon casks
MSRP: $65
Distillery Name: The Glenfiddich Distillery
Review Date: 11/24/25
Color: 14 Karat Gold
Nose: Immediately upon pouring, the glass is filled with a fruity, floral minerality that slowly settles into a nice earthy acidity. Notes of marzipan, citrus oil, ginger and malt, are complimented by an earthy note of damp hay that bubbles to the top of the glass.
Palate: The palate brings underripe fruits, vanilla and a strong honey note that carries throughout. It’s lighter than the cask combination might have you believe, with a burst of fresh cut wood and subtle barrel char that mixes with sweet earthy notes. The mouthfeel can border on watery – even at its slightly elevated 43% -but carries a nice sweetness that can help add density to the experience.
Finish: Short finish that feature sweet corn, spiced wood, and more of the dusty hay note I felt on the nose. A subtle malt funk makes an appearance as it lingers between sips.
Final Thoughts: Glenfiddich’s first mainstream release from its collaboration with Aston Martin’s F1 team establishes a good benchmark that the brand can build from. Its 16 years in oak seems to have smoothed out the edges, leaving a sweet, fruity, rounded drinker that may not blow you away, but will be hard pressed to find detractors. It’s hard to believe that Glenfiddich can release this at such a low price point for a 16-year whisky, but I commend them for successfully making such an interesting collaboration approachable for the masses. This limited release from Glenfiddich could be the Christmas gift of 2025 for anyone in your life who loves fast cars and scotch whisky.
