Glenfiddich 16 Year Aston Martin Formula One Team Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Glenfiddich 16 Year Aston Martin Formula One Team Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 43%-ABV, 750ml bottles.

About Glenfiddich:

Glenfiddich is a renowned Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, founded in 1887 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland. As the world’s best-selling and most awarded single malt, it is known for its iconic triangular bottle and for being one of the few family-owned distilleries remaining, producing light, fruity whisky using Robbie Dhu spring water.

Key Facts and Heritage

• Origins: Founded in 1886; the first spirit ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887.
• Name Meaning:

  Gaelic for "Valley of the Deer," reflected in their stag logo.

• Independence: Still owned and managed by the founder's descendants, William Grant & Sons.
• Pioneer: In 1963, Glenfiddich was the first to market its product as a single malt on a global scale, breaking the dominance of blends.

   

Production and Quality

• Water Source: Uses a single source, the Robbie Dhu spring, for all production stages.
• On-Site Facilities: One of the few distilleries maintaining a dedicated cooperage, coppersmith, and bottling facility on-site.
• Maturation: Primarily uses American oak ex-bourbon and European oak ex-sherry casks.
• Distillery Style: Utilizes small, tall-necked stills, producing a lighter, fruity, and elegant spirit.

   

Core Range and Popular Expressions

• Glenfiddich 12 Year Old The flagship expression, known for its balanced, honeyed, and fruity character.
• Glenfiddich 15 Year Old (Solera): Matured using the Solera process, resulting in a rich, complex flavor with notes of dried fruit and cinnamon.
• Glenfiddich 18 Year Old: A small-batch, richer, and more intense whisky with spiced apple and robust oak flavors.
• Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Finished in Caribbean rum casks, adding notes of ginger, caramel, and tropical fruits.

   

Iconic Features

• Triangular Bottle: Introduced in 1957, it was designed by Hans Schleger to be easily recognizable and easy to pack.
• Global Presence: Accounts for a significant portion of the world's single malt sales.