Exclusive Fan Experience Blends Motorsports, Music, and Single Malt Whisky.
As Formula One™ returns to Austin this weekend, the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team and Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky are joining forces for an exclusive fan celebration. The one-night-only “Paddock After Dark” event will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM at The Pershing Hall in Austin, Texas. The event promises to capture the energy and sophistication of the F1 paddock through a mix of motorsport exhibits, live music, and premium whisky experiences.
A Celebration of Speed and Craft
Guests 21 and older will be able to explore a replica Aston Martin F1 car alongside the brand’s new Aston Martin Valhalla, creating a high-performance backdrop for the evening. Attendees can expect elevated Glenfiddich cocktails, culinary pairings, and live entertainment throughout the night. The experience aims to bring the Grand Prix atmosphere off the track and into the heart of Austin’s nightlife.
Event Details:
📍 The Pershing, Austin, TX
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕗 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM (CDT)
🔞 21+ only
🔗 Tickets: astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/Glenfiddich-Paddock-After-Dark
Spotlight on Glenfiddich x Aston Martin 16-Year-Old
The event will also highlight the Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old, a special edition single malt crafted in honor of the partnership. The whisky features tasting notes of sweet maple, caramelised ginger, fresh fruit, and Chantilly cream, described as “Bold. Smooth. Iconic.”
Heritage and Innovation in Whisky
Founded in Dufftown, Scotland in 1887 by William Grant, Glenfiddich® has remained family-owned for more than 130 years. It is now one of the world’s best-selling and most-awarded single malt Scotch whiskies, available in over 180 countries. The brand continues to honor its tradition of innovation, producing whisky in the same distillery hand-built by Grant and his family.
I / AM: The Fan Movement Behind the Event
The “Paddock After Dark” activation is part of I / AM, Aston Martin F1’s global fan platform. “I / AM was built on a belief: every fan plays their part. On track, off track. We’re all in this together,” the team said in a statement. The initiative aims to deepen fan engagement by offering experiences that bring supporters closer to the team, celebrating inclusivity and community within motorsport culture.
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