Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Formula One Team Release No 2

Description

Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Formula One Team Release No 2

The Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Formula One Team Release No 2 is a limited-edition Speyside single malt created to mark the second year of Glenfiddich’s partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team. Uniting two prestigious names renowned for their heritage, innovation and uncompromising pursuit of excellence, this distinctive expression celebrates the precision of expert craftsmanship and the intuition behind exceptional performance.

Matured for 16 years, Release No 2 is crafted from a carefully selected combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, red wine casks and Fino sherry butts. Each cask contributes a different dimension to the whisky: bourbon barrels bring smooth vanilla and caramel sweetness, while Port and red wine casks introduce layers of ripe, dark fruit. Oloroso and Fino sherry casks add elegant nuttiness, delicate complexity and refined spice.

The result is a beautifully composed single malt with remarkable depth and balance. Rich fruit and graceful floral notes are complemented by marzipan, polished oak and subtle confectionery sweetness, creating a sophisticated interpretation of Glenfiddich’s signature Speyside style. Bottled at 43% ABV, it offers a smooth yet characterful drinking experience with an enduring finish.

More than a commemorative bottling, Release No 2 expresses the qualities shared by fine whisky making and Formula One: patience, technical mastery and precision, guided by the instinct to perform at the highest level. Its limited availability, distinctive Aston Martin Formula One Team presentation and complex maturation make it a compelling choice for whisky enthusiasts, motorsport followers and collectors alike.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Rich golden amber, with warm highlights that reflect its extended maturation and diverse cask influences.

Nose:Generous aromas of stewed fruits open the bouquet, lifted by delicate floral notes and hints of fresh, ripe fruit. Marzipan and polished leather add richness and maturity, while a few drops of water reveal further brightness and aromatic depth.

Palate: Rich, rounded and beautifully layered. Ripe fruit sweetness is complemented by nutty marzipan, smooth vanilla and caramel, followed by darker fruit tones from the Port, wine and sherry casks. Warming oak spice provides structure, creating an elegant balance between sweetness, fruit and mature wood.

Finish: Long, smooth and gently warming, leaving lingering notes of mature fruit, sweet spice, polished oak and delicate nuttiness.

The Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Formula One Team Release No 2 is an accomplished limited edition that brings together Speyside whisky craftsmanship and Formula One innovation in a bottle of considerable character, complexity and collectable appeal.