Brown-Forman Japan K.K. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tatsuya Koizumi), the Japanese subsidiary of Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the world’s leading spirits companies headquartered in the United States and the authorized distributor of Glenfiddich in Japan, will host a limited-time promotion at Waldorf Astoria Osaka in Umeda, Osaka, from Thursday, October 15 through Monday, November 30, 2026, ahead of the limited nationwide release of “Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Design 2026.”
Experience the Limited-Edition Release Ahead of Its Nationwide Launch, with Guest Appearances by Leading Bartenders
“Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin 2nd Edition” will be released nationwide in limited quantities on October 26. Ahead of the official launch, it will be available from October 15 at Canes & Tales, the destination bar at Waldorf Astoria Osaka, and Peacock Alley, the hotel’s lounge & bar. A selection of original cocktails featuring Glenfiddich 12 Year Old and Glenfiddich 15 Year Old will also be offered.
Now in the second year of Glenfiddich’s collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One® Team, “Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin 2nd Edition” expresses the shared values of the two brands through 16 years of maturation and the marriage of five distinct cask types. The promotion at Waldorf Astoria Osaka offers Glenfiddich enthusiasts and discerning guests alike a special opportunity to experience this distinctive expression before its nationwide release.
During the promotion, Canes & Tales will welcome leading bartenders from across Asia for special events showcasing their individual interpretations of Glenfiddich through original cocktails. On Thursday, October 22, Demi, owner-bartender of HATS, a bar attracting attention in Jakarta, Indonesia, will take over the bar. On Friday, October 30, Yujiro Kiyosaki, owner-bartender of Bar Libre in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will appear. Bar Libre has been recognized by Asia’s 50 Best Bars, which celebrates excellence in bar culture and the cocktail scene across the region. Guests will be invited to discover new dimensions of Glenfiddich through the creativity and craftsmanship of these acclaimed bartenders.
A Shared Expression of Enduring British Craftsmanship
“Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin 2nd Edition” was created through inspiration drawn from the respective craftsmanship of Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman and Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner of the Aston Martin Formula One® Team. Bringing together two enduring British brands, this collaborative expression is built around first-fill bourbon casks and marries five different cask types to create a single malt Scotch whisky of exceptional depth.
Alongside the limited-edition bottle, guests can enjoy cocktails created by bartenders active on the global bar scene, all within the distinctive setting of Waldorf Astoria Osaka.
EVENT OVERVIEW
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Period: October 15 (Thu) – November 30 (Mon), 2026
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Venue: Waldorf Astoria Osaka (South Building, GRAND GREEN OSAKA, 5-54 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
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Outlets: Canes & Tales (28F) / Peacock Alley (29F)
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Details: All prices include tax and service charge.
Advance offering of “Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin 2nd Edition” ahead of the nationwide release
Bespoke cocktails featuring Glenfiddich
Canes & Tales
Deer Fiddie (JPY 3,300)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, pear, lychee, house-made pear preserve, yogurt & milk wash.
A silky, elegant cocktail with a refined texture.
Night Mont-Blanc (JPY 3,300)
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old, Japanese chestnut, hojicha, Pedro Ximénez sherry, dry sherry, red grape, cream cheese and milk wash.
A mellow, layered cocktail with rich autumnal depth.
Figgy Fizz (JPY 3,300)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, fig, coffee beans, soda, ginger ale and black pepper.
A refreshing yet complex cocktail.
Peacock Alley
Cuppa T (JPY 3,300)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old with bergamot liqueur, passion fruit & ginger honey, and lemon.
A light, vibrant and aromatic cocktail.
Cereal Bowl (JPY 3,300)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old with cereal, orange marmalade, orange liqueur, coconut water, English Breakfast tea and milk clarification.
An elegant, dessert-inspired cocktail.
Leading Asian bartenders take over Canes & Tales
Special cocktails featuring Glenfiddich will be served.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 20:00–23:30 (guest cocktails available while supplies last)
Demi, owner-bartender of HATS, a much-talked-about bar in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the bar scene has been gaining increasing attention, will make a special guest appearance.
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 20:00–23:30 (guest cocktails available while supplies last)
Yujiro Kiyosaki, owner-bartender of Bar Libre in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, a leading figure in Tokyo’s cocktail scene, whose bar has been recognized by Asia’s 50 Best Bars, will make a special guest appearance.
