Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One Make a Pit Stop at New York's Grand Central Terminal
Sample Glenfiddich's new 16 year old single malt, test your reflex skills, admire an F1 replica car, and more at this pop-up
September 9, 2025 –––––– Whisky Advocate
Vanderbilt Hall in New York City’s Grand Central, once the primary entrance to the terminal built in 1913, will be home to a Glenfiddich x Aston Martin F1 pop-up experience on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th. Operating from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days, anyone 21 years and older is welcome, no reservations required, and admission is free.
A full-size replica of the Glenfiddich-branded Aston Martin F1 car will be on display, driving reflexes can be tested in an F1-inspired Batak simulator, swag can be collected, and the highlight for whisky lovers: Glenfiddich’s newly released limited-edition 16 year old single malt can be sampled neat or in cocktails.
Beyond the pop-up, Grand Brasserie and The Campbell, both located in the terminal, will offer samplings of Glenfiddich 16. Additionally, Central Cellars at Grand Central will be offering free bottle engraving with every purchase of Glenfiddich 16. Members of the brand team will engrave the purchaser’s name or special message on the bottle on-site.
What is Glenfiddich 16 year old?
This release celebrates the first year of the collaboration between the Speyside single malt distillery and Aston Martin’s F1 team. The partnership commenced with a single bottle of a 65 year old Glenfiddich distilled in 1959 at last year’s Las Vegas F1 race weekend.
This limited edition doesn’t carry quite that age statement, but it has availability and a price that are within reach. It’s a blend of 16 year old single malts that were aged in virgin American oak, bourbon, and American oak casks that previously held an undisclosed type of wine. The use of all American oak is notable because Glenfiddich typically ages its expressions in a mix of American (mostly bourbon) and European oak (primarily sherry barrels). It’s bottled at 43% ABV, has a suggested retail price of $75, and is available nationwide.
Why Whisky and Formula 1?
Performance car makers and whisky brands share a common thread in craftsmanship: vision, skill, and attention to detail, according to Glenfiddich master blender Brian Kinsman. The two industries have come together for limited releases in the past. Balvenie, Bowmore, Jack Daniel, Macallan, and others have also partnered with high-end car makers, including Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce, to name a few.
Whisky and other spirits brands have been around the track, too, like Glenfiddich, with their names featured on F1 cars. Check out the full lineup here.
