Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2

Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2

Single Malt Scotch | 43% ABV | 86 Proof | 750mL | Speyside, Scotland | Aged 16 Years | Limited 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2 marks the second annual release from the partnership. Created under Malt Master Brian Kinsman, this 2026 single malt explores a broader range of cask influences while retaining Glenfiddich’s signature fruit-forward character. The collaboration draws inspiration from the precision and instinct shared by Kinsman and Aston Martin Formula One Team’s Adrian Newey.

The whisky brings together first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and a final contribution from Fino sherry butts. Individual components are matured or finished in the selected casks before being married together. This combination builds layers of fruit, sweetness and oak structure across a silky palate.

Rich stewed fruit and floral aromas introduce a profile of buttery toffee, caramelized sugar and dry oak tannin. Bottled at 43% ABV, Release No. 2 balances creamy sweetness with a firmer oak presence and a long finish.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Stewed fruit and floral aromas, with hints of marzipan and polished leather. A little water brings fresh, ripe fruit forward.

• Palate: Silky and mellow, with buttery toffee and caramelized cane sugar balanced by drying oak tannins.

• Finish: Long-lasting oak sweetness.

What Makes It Special

• Second annual collaboration release: The 2026 expression in Glenfiddich’s partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.

• 16-year age statement: Matured for at least sixteen years.

• Five cask influences: Incorporates bourbon, Port, Oloroso sherry, wine and Fino sherry casks.

• Maturation and finishing: Different components contribute distinct layers before being married together.

• Brian Kinsman’s selection: Brings Glenfiddich’s fruit-led style together with richer wine and fortified-wine influences.

• Sweetness balanced by oak: Creamy toffee and caramelized sugar meet a drying tannic structure.

• Limited release: A distinctive gift option for adult whisky enthusiasts and Formula One fans.

How to Enjoy

Begin neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass, then add a few drops of water to explore the fresh fruit beneath the richer aromas. For a food pairing, try toasted almonds, an apple tart or a small piece of dark chocolate.

For a longer drink, try Glenfiddich’s suggested Speyside Spritz: combine 1½ ounces of the whisky, ¾ ounce of pear liqueur, ½ ounce of simple syrup and a dash of Angostura bitters over ice. Stir, top with soda water and garnish with a lime wheel.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2 different from Release No. 1?
   Release No. 1 used American oak wine casks, new American oak barrels and second-fill bourbon casks. Release No. 2 uses five cask influences, including Port, Oloroso and Fino sherry, producing a profile centered on stewed fruit, buttery toffee and structured oak.

2. What casks are used in Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2?
   The whisky combines components influenced by first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and Fino sherry butts.

3. What does Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2 taste like?
   Expect stewed fruit, floral notes and marzipan on the nose, followed by creamy toffee and caramelized sugar. Dry oak tannins balance the sweetness before a long, oak-led finish.

4. How should you drink Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2?
   Enjoy it neat or with a few drops of water to bring out its ripe fruit aromas. It also works in the producer’s Speyside Spritz with pear liqueur, simple syrup, bitters and soda water.

5. Where can I buy Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2?
   You can purchase Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2 directly from The Barrel Tap.