Glenfiddich 28 Year Old Aston Martin Limited Edition

American oak secondary maturation combined with Oloroso sherry cask blending, 43.7% ABV

Glenfiddich has partnered with British luxury carmaker Aston Martin to launch the Glenfiddich 28 Year Old Aston Martin Limited Edition. This single malt Scotch whisky, jointly created by the Speyside distillery and the carmaker, was unveiled in New York on November 4 and will go on sale at retailers across the United States from January 2027.

Maturation and Blending Craft

The liquid is first matured in American oak casks, then given a second maturation in new oak casks. The distillery says this step adds “deep spice and vanilla sweetness.”

Glenfiddich malt master Brian Kinsman then blends this liquid with whisky from European oak hogsheads seasoned with Oloroso sherry, while traditional bourbon casks bring the distillery’s orchard fruit character to the final blend. The ABV is 43.7%.

Official Tasting Notes

According to the brand’s official notes, the nose shows cream toffee, vanilla cake and marshmallow sweetness; the palate offers powerful oak tannins balanced by delicate vanilla sweetness; the finish is “intensely oaky, with a slightly tart yet warm spice character.”

What Both Sides Say About the Limited Edition

Kinsman says he wanted the Glenfiddich 28 Year Old to embody the perpetual-motion philosophy of Glenfiddich and Aston Martin, and noted that working with highly active oak casks allowed him to explore how different layers of oak influence combine while preserving Glenfiddich’s signature vibrant fruit flavors.

Aston Martin brand diversification director Stefano Saporetti says the special edition celebrates the craftsmanship, creativity and constant pursuit of refinement shared by both brands, and that the result is a collector’s piece embodying their heritage, ambition and enduring character.

Cask Year and Packaging Design

The liquid was laid down in the late 1990s, when Aston Martin was developing the Project Vantage concept car, which later became the basis for its flagship Vanquish.

Aston Martin’s design team helped design the packaging; the presentation box uses the carmaker’s Podium Green color, copper detailing and the Glenfiddich stag emblem.

Glenfiddich is owned by William Grant & Sons. William Grant founded the family business in Dufftown in 1887, and Glenfiddich whisky is still produced at the distillery he built with his children.

📅 Published: 2026-11-04

🔗 Source: The Whiskey Wash