At Monterey Car Week—where the air is thick with the scent of octane, leather, and old money—Aston Martin announced a partnership that extends beyond horsepower and into heritage. The marque has officially joined forces with Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, in what both brands are calling a “shared pursuit of excellence.”
For Aston Martin, partnerships are nothing new. Formula One fans will recognize the Glenfiddich name already adorning its F1 team’s paddock. But this new collaboration takes things further: Glenfiddich is now the official whisky partner of Aston Martin, and the tie-up will manifest in exclusive events, sensory experiences, and limited-edition releases designed to blur the line between performance engineering and liquid craftsmanship.
“We are united by a deep respect for heritage and a commitment to craftsmanship,” said Stefano Saporetti, Aston Martin’s Director of Brand Diversification. “This partnership allows us to bring our shared story to life through immersive, sensory, and emotional experiences that resonate with our customers.”
To commemorate the occasion, Glenfiddich unveiled a jewel from its archives: a rare 1976 Single Malt, matured for 48 years and finished in a European oak sherry cask hand-selected by Malt Master Brian Kinsman. Only 50 bottles exist worldwide. On the nose, it offers red berries, butter pastry, and subtle sherbet; the palate reveals oak tannin and stewed fruit, finishing with sweet oak spice.
The year 1976 wasn’t chosen at random. It was a defining moment for both brands: Glenfiddich modernized its still house and introduced the stag emblem that still graces its bottles, while Aston Martin was busy shaping design language and performance innovations that continue to influence its lineup today.
Claudia Falcone, Glenfiddich’s Global Brand Director, highlighted how the collaboration extends beyond F1 and into Aston Martin’s road cars. At The House of Aston Martin in Monterey, guests are experiencing curated whisky tastings alongside the public debut of Valhalla, Aston Martin’s first plug-in hybrid supercar. With its twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain and 937 horsepower, the Valhalla is as forward-thinking as Glenfiddich’s 1976 Vintage is nostalgic—yet both embody precision, rarity, and ambition.
The Glenfiddich 1976 Vintage (ABV 48.8%) will be available exclusively through The Distillers Library and at Glenfiddich’s Speyside distillery. With just 50 bottles available, its scarcity is rivaled only by Aston Martin’s limited-run hypercars.
Both brands emphasized a responsible approach: toast the craftsmanship, but never drink and drive.
At Monterey, where champagne is often the celebratory pour, it feels fitting that two British icons instead raised a dram of nearly half-century-old whisky to salute their shared future.
Source: Aston Martin