You know that pour that makes the room go quiet for a second? This is it. Glenfiddich 16 in its Aston Martin Formula One getup is silky, syrupy and sweet, the kind of single malt where one sip turns into "okay, one more." Crack it after a big nyama choma night, or keep the bottle sealed on the shelf and let everyone ask about the racing-green livery. Either way, you win. We'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
Lean in and it's dessert in a glass. Maple syrup and a soft, biscuity cheesecake sweetness up front, with a warm hit of caramelised ginger. The first sip is plush and silky, like fresh fruit salad folded through sweet cream, riding a thick, syrupy texture that coats your whole mouth. Then it stretches out long and warm, the sweetness hanging around while gentle oak spice, a little walnut and a whisper of clove turn up to keep it grown-up. Smooth the whole way down. No smoke, no harsh edges.
The details
Pairs well with
Where it's from
Glenfiddich has been distilling in Dufftown, Speyside since William Grant and his family built the place by hand in 1887. They're still family-owned, still the world's most-awarded single malt, and this 16 is their nod to the Aston Martin Formula One team. Fitting partners: both obsess over precision. The twist here is the wood. Instead of the usual mix, this one's matured entirely in American oak, a marriage of new American barrels, second-fill ex-bourbon casks and American oak wine casks, which is exactly where all that creamy, syrupy sweetness comes from.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Glenfiddich 16YO Aston Martin 750ml?
Glenfiddich 16YO Aston Martin 750ml is KSh 14,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Glenfiddich 16 Year Old (Aston Martin Edition) 750ml taste like?
Silky and sweet. Think maple syrup, caramelised ginger and a biscuity cheesecake note, with fresh fruit salad and cream on the palate and a long, warm, lightly spiced finish. No smoke at all.
- What is the ABV of Glenfiddich 16 Aston Martin Edition?
It's bottled at 43% ABV, in a 750ml bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass first, with a few minutes to open up. A drop of water or a single big ice cube works too. It's too good to bury in a mixer.
- What pairs with it?
Nyama choma, dark chocolate, sticky date pudding, aged or blue cheese, and salted nuts all sing with its sweet, creamy character.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
It's a Speyside single malt from Glenfiddich, family-owned and distilling in Dufftown, Scotland since 1887. This release celebrates their partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One team.
- What casks is it matured in?
It's aged 16 years entirely in American oak, a blend of new American barrels, second-fill ex-bourbon casks and American oak wine casks, which gives it that rich, syrupy sweetness.
Glenfiddich 16YO Aston Martin 750ml
Customer reviews
Loading reviews…
Glenfiddich 16YO Aston Martin 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Glenfiddich 16YO Aston Martin 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 14,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.