GLENFIDDICH CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF LIMITED EDITION BOTTLINGS WITH SINGAPORE CITY TAKEOVER
Kicking off the F1 Season in Singapore and uniting two timeless brands, renowned for heritage and innovation
Words and Photos from Floyd Cowan and Glenfiddich
(Singapore, 11 September 2025) Singapore’s Changi Airport is known for its speed and efficiency. Speed for passing from check-in to departure. Jets roaring overhead. On Thursday another symbol of speed was present in Terminal 3 where a replica Aston Martin Formula One™ car is on display. It is part of Glenfiddich celebrating its multi-year partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team. This exclusive release exemplifies the perfect balance of precision and intuition, reflecting the values shared by both Glenfiddich and Aston Martin.
Smooth and Rich
For whiskey drinkers it is the opportunity to celebrate another great tipple from the World’s Most Awarded Scotch Whisky. At the Glenfiddich Race Experience launch event at Changi Airport we were given an exclusive introduction to the Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old with a guided tasting led by Global Brand Ambassador (GTR), Ashvin Kumar Joshi. Straight up I found it to be very smooth, and it mixed well into cocktails such as a whisky sour. I would not be surprised if Glenfiddich was presented with more awards.
The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is crafted from a carefully selected marriage of American oak wine casks, new American barrels, and second-fill bourbon casks. This meticulous blending process yields a whisky rich in character with distinct notes of maple syrup and caramelized ginger. A silky palate of fresh fruit salad and Chantilly cream builds to a finish that is both smooth and bold, offering a quality that eludes precise measurement, much like the intuitive connection between a driver and their car.
"At Glenfiddich,” Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich’s Malt Master, commented, “we’re committed to creating exceptional whiskies that honor tradition while embracing innovation. The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is a true testament to this philosophy. It combines craftsmanship and precision in a whisky that invites exploration and discovery, much like the journey of our partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team. It’s a celebration of blending tradition with the thrill of innovation."
Exclusive to Travel Retail
Joining the Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is the Glenfiddich 19-Year-Old. Exclusive to Global Travel Retail, it is matured in hand selected American and European oak casks for a vibrant whisky that is complex yet refined. Crafted exclusively from a marriage of American and European oak, with an unmistakable sweet spice from Montilla wine casks, and notes of Seville oranges and warm, woody spices, this is a whisky that pushes the boundaries of complexity and refinement. 
Global Brand Ambassador (GTR), Ashvin Kumar Joshi
The Speyside distillery announced an exclusive long-term partnership with Aston Martin Formula One™ Team in November 2024 – bringing together two timeless brands renowned for their heritage, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. The partnership launched at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team toasted this new collaboration which celebrates mastery and design.
“We are thrilled to unveil this limited edition bottling in celebration of our partnership with Aston Martin Formula One™ Team,” Claudia Falcone, Global Brand Director at Glenfiddich stated. “Through this collaboration we invite enthusiasts worldwide to engage with these iconic brands in bold new ways and create memorable moments that reach far beyond the racetrack. This limited-edition bottling is just the beginning as we continue to write the next chapter together.”
An Unforgettable Glenfiddich Experience in Singapore
Glenfiddich is set to elevate the F1® experience in Singapore with a series of curated events that redefine race weekend moments beyond the circuit. From now until 31 October, consumers can savour the limited edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old along with specially crafted Glenfiddich cocktails like the refreshing 1959 Spritz at participating bars including VUE, Little Birdie and Whisper Room.
Travellers can also visit The Glenfiddich Race Experience at Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Airside) featuring a full-scale Aston Martin Formula One™ Team replica car set against a dramatic digital backdrop inspired by the Scottish Highlands. The pop-up runs until 11 October 2025.
Over the race weekend from 2-5 October, the iconic Warehouse Hotel will be transformed by a spectacular projection that tells the rich story of these two iconic brands - Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team.
Consumers can also win an all expenses paid VIP Abu Dhabi Race Experience where they will watch the race from an exclusive Luxury Yacht with a prime trackside view. To enter, they must purchase three Glenfiddich cocktails or a whisky flight of Glenfiddich 16, 15 and 12-Year-Old or a bottle of Glenfiddich 15-Year-Old and above.
The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is available at selected retailers, including Grand Cru Wine Concierge and 1885 The Bottle Shop. The Glenfiddich 19-Year-Old is available exclusively at Lotte Duty Free, Singapore Changi Airport.
