The Aston Martin Formula One™ Team and Glenfiddich toast their new global partnership at an exclusive Rolling Stone Philippines Social Club at Lusso by Margarita Forés in Rockwell, Makati, on September 8. The event brought together leading figures from the country’s creative and automotive circles, celebrating the meeting of two British icons rooted in bespoke craftsmanship, heritage, and the pursuit of excellence.
The collaboration, introduced under the campaign “Timeless Apart. Iconic Together,” reflects a shared philosophy both brands call “Made, Not Manufactured.” For the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team, it signals a new era as the marque embarks toward podium success, supported by a state-of-the-art technical campus and the arrival of designer Adrian Newey. For Glenfiddich, the partnership extends its heritage into the fast-paced world of motorsport, opening a bold chapter of exclusive products and experiences.
The Manila launch set the stage for a partnership that blends legacy with forward motion, poised to be experienced around the world. Here’s a closer look at how it came to life.
A Filipino First
Manila set the stage as the first Southeast Asian celebration of the global partnership. The city, long an epicenter of creative ferment, offered the perfect backdrop: a place where tradition constantly evolves into something modern, and where communities gather to shape culture.
The evening welcomed photographers Shaira Luna, Jan Mayo, JL Javier, and Geela Garcia, as well as milliner Mich Dulce, among other leading figures from the country’s creative and automotive scenes. It was as much about whisky and Formula One™ as it was about visionaries who thrive on precision, detail, and imagination in their respective fields.
Glenfiddich Southeast Asia Brand Ambassador Jyri Pylkkänen drew a parallel between the worlds of high-performance engineering and whisky-making. “Both Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team are defined by heritage, innovation, and mastery,” he shared. “One is forged in the relentless pursuit of speed on the racetrack, the other in the precise art of aging spirit in oak barrels. What unites them is a belief in passion, precision, and quality.”
That perspective captured the essence of the night. Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team are both anchored in tradition, elevated by innovation, and made meaningful through craftsmanship. It is in that shared philosophy that this partnership finds its strength, transforming legacy into something timeless.
Heritage in Motion
On offer was the Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One™ Team 16-Year-Old Limited Edition, making its Southeast Asian debut that night. Matured exclusively in American oak casks, this expression is a liquid testament to the partnership’s core values: a balance of heritage and innovation, where meticulous craft meets bold ambition. The whisky’s smooth, syrupy palate of fresh fruit and Chantilly cream gives way to a finish that is both silky and bold, a characteristic that, much like the human element of racing, escapes the ability to be measured.
For creatives accustomed to turning raw ideas into cultural touchpoints, the whisky became a metaphor for process. Every sip carried the reminder that excellence is never accidental, as it is distilled through time. It’s the same instinct that guides a driver’s connection to the car, that unquantifiable edge separating performance from greatness.
That resonance is what makes Formula One™ such a fitting stage for this union. Once defined purely by speed, the sport has evolved into the world’s most stylish spectacle. Together, they tap into a culture where progress is expected.
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For Rolling Stone Philippines, hosting this event underscores its role in shaping conversations that matter, documenting what’s new, and framing it within a continuum of culture, craft, and community. The Manila celebration was a vivid first look at this promise: a curated event that brought together individuals who value the process as much as the destination. Through gatherings like the Rolling Stone Philippines Social Club, the publicatio continues to be a space where visionaries connect, forging new stories and celebrating lasting success — much like the timeless legacies of Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team.
