Aston Martin x Glenfiddich: Global Whisky Partnership
Aston Martin and Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, today announce an exclusive global partnership that unites two iconic British brands in a shared pursuit of excellence. The partnership debuts at Monterey Car Week in California, where Glenfiddich and Aston Martin celebrate their collaboration at The House of Aston Martin, raising a toast to enduring success built on fearless innovation.
This announcement marks Glenfiddich’s global debut as Aston Martin’s official whisky partner, building on its relationship with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team. The collaboration aligns purpose and ambition as the pioneering spirit, craftsmanship and timeless design of both brands come together to redefine excellence through shared experiences and limited-edition releases.
Stefano Saporetti, Director of Brand Diversification at Aston Martin, said: “I’m excited to announce Glenfiddich as our official whisky partner. Aston Martin and Glenfiddich are united by a deep respect for heritage and a commitment to craftsmanship. This partnership allows us to bring our shared story to life through immersive, sensory, and emotional experiences that resonate with our customers. Both brands are globally celebrated yet proudly rooted in British history, creating a true balance of tradition and innovation.”
Aston Martin and Glenfiddich share values of innovation, craftsmanship and performance, each reflecting an unwavering dedication to luxury, beauty and progressive storytelling. Both brands create exceptional products that blend timeless design with modern technology and attention to detail. To commemorate the partnership with Aston Martin, Glenfiddich will unveil a rare 1976 Single Malt, aged for 48 years with a finishing period in a specially coopered European oak sherry cask hand-selected by Malt Master Brian Kinsman.
They chose this extraordinary expression for the defining era it represents for both Glenfiddich and Aston Martin. In the 1970s, Glenfiddich introduced the iconic stag’s head to its bottles and built a new still house, bold modernisations that have shaped the brand’s global legacy. At the same time, Aston Martin redefined design and performance, introducing advanced concepts that would influence the marque for decades.
On the nose, the 1976 Vintage offers red berry sweetness alongside crumbly butter pastry, gentle soft spice and a subtle touch of sherbet. The palate reveals complex layers of dry oak tannin, sweet stewed fruits and toasted wood. The finish lingers with a lasting impression of sweet oak spice.
Brian Kinsman, Malt Master at Glenfiddich, added, “This exceptional cask was not selected for its vintage year alone, but for the era it represents; the transformative mid-1970s, a defining period that marked the beginning of Glenfiddich’s modern era and helped shape the whisky’s character for generations to come. The whisky matured in a refill sherry cask before being moved into a 100 litre European oak sherry cask built by one of our coopers. Nearly 50 years later, we continue to honour that legacy, staying true to the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship that helped make Glenfiddich the renowned Single Malt it is today - qualities that perfectly embody our new partnership with Aston Martin.”
Claudia Falcone, Global Brand Director at Glenfiddich, said: “We are delighted to extend our journey with Aston Martin beyond the Formula One™ team and into the world of Aston Martin high-performance luxury vehicles. To honour this shared spirit of transformation, Glenfiddich is introducing a curated pop-up whisky tasting experience at The House of Aston Martin at Monterey Car Week, where Valhalla, Aston Martin’s first plug-in hybrid supercar, will take centre stage. Valhalla embodies the same rarity, precision, and future-facing vision as the Glenfiddich 1976 Vintage.
Together, they tell one story: two brands united by heritage and driven by innovation.”
The Glenfiddich 1976 (ABV 48.8%) goes on sale exclusively through The Distillers Library and The Glenfiddich Distillery. Only 50 bottles will be available worldwide, a rare and exceptional vintage that stands as a timeless tribute to the unmatched craftsmanship of Glenfiddich and Aston Martin.
Glenfiddich and Aston Martin promote responsible attitudes to alcohol and urge consumers never to drink and drive. Both brands look forward to exploring how the partnership can continue to reinforce the positive choice never to drink and drive.
