Shopping for someone whose weekends revolve around qualifying sessions and Grand Prix results? The Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year Old Release No. 2 brings a motorsport connection to the holiday drinks shelf, with a B.C. retail listing at Victoria’s Vessel Liquor.
The 2026 limited-edition single malt is the second annual release from Glenfiddich’s partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team. For whisky drinkers, the detail worth exploring is its combination of five cask types.
Five cask influences in one single malt
Glenfiddich malt master Brian Kinsman brings together whisky influenced by first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks and wine casks, with a final touch from Fino sherry butts. The 16-year-old whisky is bottled at 43 per cent alcohol.
The partnership draws a parallel between Kinsman’s decisions about maturation and blending and Aston Martin designer Adrian Newey’s work with aerodynamics. You can read more about the release in Aston Martin’s announcement.
What does Glenfiddich Aston Martin Release No. 2 taste like?
A silky, fruit-forward whisky with layers of sweetness, spice and drying oak. Stewed apple, plum and dried fruit mingle with floral aromas and hints of marzipan. On the palate, buttery toffee and caramelized sugar meet brighter orchard and tropical fruit, with a subtle saline edge adding contrast. Gentle wood spice and oak tannins balance the sweetness through a long finish.
Glenfiddich Manhattan
For a holiday cocktail, Glenfiddich suggests this Manhattan variation made with its 16 Year Old Aston Martin Limited Edition. Sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters complement the whisky, with an orange twist to finish.
Recipe courtesy of Glenfiddich. Makes one cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Limited Edition
- 1 oz Discarded Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange twist, to garnish
Method
Add the whisky, vermouth and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Where to find it in B.C.
Vessel Liquor lists Glenfiddich Aston Martin Release No. 2 at $179.99 for 750 mL. The store is at 1609 Fort Street in Victoria and advertises shipping within B.C., with exclusions for rural postal codes beginning with V0. Confirm current stock, shipping costs and the final checkout total directly with the retailer.
When comparing listings, check the release number. The inaugural 2025 Glenfiddich and Aston Martin 16-year-old is a different whisky, so look specifically for Release No. 2 if this is the bottle you want.
For more whisky stories, explore our whisky coverage and holiday gift ideas.
Product imagery courtesy of Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One Team.
