Glenfiddich 16 Years Old 2026 - Aston Martin Formula One Team
The Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Formula One Team Release No. 2 brings together the worlds of Speyside single malt whisky and Formula One engineering in a striking limited edition for 2026. Created to celebrate the second year of Glenfiddich's partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, this 16-year-old expression takes inspiration from the precision and instinct behind exceptional performance. Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman draws a parallel with legendary Formula One designer Adrian Newey: in both whisky making and racing, it is often the smallest, unseen details that make the greatest difference. For the 2026 release, Glenfiddich has created a particularly complex maturation. Five different cask types play their part: first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and Fino sherry butts. Together they give Glenfiddich's famously fruit-forward Speyside character additional richness, depth and structure. The nose opens with rich stewed fruits and delicate floral notes, followed by marzipan, polished leather and ripe orchard fruit. On the palate, the whisky is wonderfully silky and mellow, with creamy buttery toffee and caramelised cane sugar balanced by a touch of dry oak tannin. The finish is long, elegant and pleasantly sweet, with lingering oak. Bottled at 43% ABV, the Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Formula One 2026 Release No. 2 is more than an eye-catching collaboration. The completely different combination of casks makes this a fascinating successor to the first release and an attractive bottle for Glenfiddich enthusiasts, Formula One fans and collectors alike. Tasting notes Nose: Stewed fruits, floral notes, marzipan, polished leather and ripe orchard fruit. Palate: Silky and mellow with buttery toffee, caramelised sugar and balanced dry oak tannins. Finish: Long and elegant with lingering oak and sweetness. Category: Single Malt from the Speyside, Scotland Distillery: Glenfiddich Bottling serie: Aston Martin Formula One Team (F1) Extra information: Limited Edition - Second Release/Release 2 Extra information: - Bottler: Distillery bottling Age: 16 Years Old Vintage: 2010 (Estimated) Bottled in: 2026 Cask type: Port Pipes, Oloroso Sherry Casks, First fill Bourbon barrel, Fino Sherry butts and wine casks Cask number: - Strength/ABV: 43% Size: 700 ml (70 cl) Total produced bottles: Approx. 50.000 bottles have been made worldwide Included original case: Yes, including the original cardboard case Condition: The bottle and case are in perfect and new condition Good investment: Yes and drinkable Expert rating: 90/100