{"product_id":"glenfiddich-aston-martin-formula-one-team-16-year-scotch-whisky-release-no-2","title":"Glenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlenfiddich Aston Martin Formula One Team 16 Year Scotch Whisky Release No. 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Malt Scotch | 43% ABV | 86 Proof | 750mL | Speyside, Scotland | Aged 16 Years | Limited 2026 Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlenfiddich 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stewed fruit and floral aromas, with hints of marzipan and polished leather. A little water brings fresh, ripe fruit forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silky and mellow, with buttery toffee and caramelized cane sugar balanced by drying oak tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-lasting oak sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond annual collaboration release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2026 expression in Glenfiddich’s partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-year age statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matured for at least sixteen years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive cask influences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Incorporates bourbon, Port, Oloroso sherry, wine and Fino sherry casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation and finishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Different components contribute distinct layers before being married together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrian Kinsman’s selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brings Glenfiddich’s fruit-led style together with richer wine and fortified-wine influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness balanced by oak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy toffee and caramelized sugar meet a drying tannic structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A distinctive gift option for adult whisky enthusiasts and Formula One fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2 different from Release No. 1?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat casks are used in Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky combines components influenced by first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and Fino sherry butts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2 taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should you drink Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Release No. 2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a few drops of water to bring out its ripe fruit aromas. 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