Glenfiddich & Aston Martin Toasted F1’s Miami Grand Prix With An Ultra-Exclusive Whisky Tasting
The elegant preamble to Formula 1’s first American GP of 2025 was attended by SI Swim model Nicole Williams English, “Yellowstone” star Ian Bohen and a gaggle of VIP racing fans.
During Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix weekend, Glenfiddich hosted an exclusive tasting at The Mandarin Oriental Residences to commemorate the Scotch whisky brand’s ongoing partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team. The event showcased the distiller’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, principles it says are shared with the brand of high-performance racing exemplified by the world’s premiere motorsport series.
The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of a never-before-released Glenfiddich 23 Year Old, a single cask whisky distilled in 2001 that isn’t available for public purchase. A mere 100 bottles of the limited-edition spirit, which was aged in an Oloroso sherry cask, were produced. The nose is rife with aromas of toffee, creamy sweetness, and sherry, with hints of spicy oak, toasted almonds, and sun-dried raisins, while the palate features sherbet spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg that give way to a lingering, spicy finish.
The expression served as a symbol of Glenfiddich’s approach to reimagining the possibilities of Scotch whisky, much like the brand’s collaboration with Aston Martin F1, which embodies leadership at the intersection of speed, precision, and luxury. Both the whisky and the event reflected Glenfiddich’s ethos: that time, patience, and a trailblazing approach are essential ingredients in crafting exceptional spirits, a philosophy shared with the relentless innovation driving both motorsport and whisky making.
Attendees including actors Ian Bohen (Yellowstone) and Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois), Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model Nicole Williams English, Aston Martin F1 driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins, and influencer and investor Hannah Bronfman also got the chance to try a dram of Glenfiddich 50 Year Old. This also exceedingly rare (but technically available) whisky is characterized by notes of Madeira cake, muscovado sugar, and petrichor, followed by a smooth oak and vanilla finish. A member of Glenfiddich’s Time:Reimagined Series, this expression embodies what the brand refers to as “Simultaneous Time,” exploring the parallel and complex conditions that have influenced the liquid.
The tasting was an elegant preamble to the Miami Grand Prix, which saw Oscar Piastri take an early lead in the contest for F1’s 2025 Drivers’ Championship with a brilliant victory—his third podium-topping performance in a row and fourth this year. Next up, the teams head to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix on May 18, which will mark seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton’s first home race with Ferrari.