The evening unfolded in an air of refined elegance and quiet luxury as Club 1959 honoured the partnership between the Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team, two masters of their craft.
Held in the lead-up to the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the evening promised an unforgettable journey through some of Speyside’s finest single malts and the world of Formula One™.
The evening opened with a Q&A session featuring Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman and Jessica Hawkins, Driver Ambassador and Head of F1 Academy for the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team, who each shared about the precision and mastery it takes to be at the top of their fields. Their conversation set the tone for a night that celebrated mastery both on the track and in the glass.
Pairings of the night
The night began with a remarkable introduction – a 66-year-old whisky from 1959, revived from Glenfiddich’s archives to honour the year Aston Martin first entered Formula One™. Tasting a whisky of that age is like stepping back in time; its complexity unfolds slowly, with deep oak, honeyed spice, and the quiet richness that only six decades in the cask can produce.
The menu of the night drew inspiration from Peranakan cuisine, offering a Southeast Asian twist that seamlessly blended local flavours with the elegance of fine whisky pairings. Dinner opened with Hamachi Kerabu, paired with the Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Limited Edition – a newly released whisky crafted to commemorate Glenfiddich’s collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team. The pairing was bright and refreshing, the whisky’s subtle sweetness complemented the clean acidity of the dish.
For mains, a Nyonya-style braised Black Angus beef cheek was served alongside the Glenfiddich 19-Year-Old Limited Edition, a travel-exclusive release whose deeper, richer profile matched beautifully with the slow-cooked tenderness of the beef. The evening came to a close with a decadent Goreng Pisang dessert with fried milk and banana ice cream.
A shared pursuit of excellence
While the dinner was an unforgettable sensory experience, it was also a window into the partnership that inspired it all. Glenfiddich’s collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team represents the meeting of two worlds defined by excellence – one in the art of whisky-making, the other in the science of speed. Both share a dedication to pushing boundaries while honouring tradition.
The highlight of this partnership is the Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Limited Edition, the latest bottle to be released in celebration of this collaboration. Crafted from a carefully selected marriage of American oak wine casks, new American barrels, and second-fill bourbon casks, the Limited Edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old boasts a rich and layered sweetness where every drop is an embodiment of what it means to trust your senses.
Notes of maple syrup and caramelised ginger lead to a silky palate of fresh fruit salad and Chantilly cream, finishing smooth yet bold. Now available in Malaysia, this is a whisky that captures Glenfiddich’s duality, combining the precision of craft with the intuition of artistry.
As Kinsman describes it, “The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is a true testament to our philosophy of blending tradition with innovation. It’s a celebration of craftsmanship and discovery – much like our partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team.”
Club 1959: Where icons of craft unite
Club 1959 takes its name from the year Aston Martin made its Formula One™ debut, a defining moment in motorsport. It was this same pioneering energy that inspired Glenfiddich to release an exceptionally rare 1959 single malt.
The dinner at The Warehouse Hotel brought this vision to life beautifully, uniting two worlds driven by precision, innovation, and artistry. Every detail from the candlelit ambience to the carefully curated pairings reflected the shared pursuit of excellence that defines both Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team.
Whether your eyes are set on the rare 1959 bottling or the newly released 16-Year-Old Limited Edition, each bottle from this collaboration represents a meeting point between legacy and progress – between the patience of time and the thrill of performance.
For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team partnership is more than a collaboration; it’s a celebration of mastery, innovation, and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship. Learn more about Glenfiddich’s Limited Edition Aston Martin Formula One™ Team collaboration bottles here.
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