Glenfiddich 16 Aston Martin F1 Release 2: Price & Pre-Order
The Glenfiddich 16 Year Aston Martin Formula One Edition Release No. 2 is now open for pre-order, and it arrives with a clear pitch: a 16-year-old Speyside single malt, matured across three cask types, wrapped in the green-and-gold livery of the Aston Martin Formula One Team. Pre-order pricing at Main Street Liquor is $74.99, down from the regular $99.99, with shipping expected in August or September 2026.
This article covers what's confirmed about Release No. 2 — how it differs from a standard Glenfiddich 16, the distillery's official tasting notes, the release timing, and exactly how the pre-order process works.
Customers can view the Glenfiddich 16 Year Aston Martin Formula One Edition Release 2 product page for current pricing and availability.
Product at a Glance
- Name: Glenfiddich 16 Year Aston Martin Formula One Edition Release No. 2
- Brand: Glenfiddich
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Age statement: 16 years
- Maturation: Three cask types
- Presentation: Collectible Aston Martin Formula One gift tube
- Price: $74.99 (regularly $99.99)
- Availability: Pre-order — expected to ship August–September 2026
What Makes Release No. 2 Different
The first Aston Martin Formula One Edition established the format: a Glenfiddich single malt in team colors, aimed at both whisky drinkers and motorsport fans. Release No. 2 keeps the 16-year age statement and adds a maturation program spread across three cask types, which the distillery credits for the whisky's notably rich, dessert-leaning profile.
The bottle ships inside a green-and-gold presentation tube designed around the Formula One partnership, which makes it one of the easier bottles to gift without any extra wrapping — and one collectors tend to keep intact.
Official Tasting Notes
According to the distillery's official tasting notes, the nose is rich and sweet with a biscuity, cheesecake-like character, maple syrup, caramelized ginger, and subtle toasted oak. The palate is described as silky and confectionary — fresh fruit salad, Chantilly cream, sweet malt, and gentle oak — with an exceptionally smooth finish of sustained sweetness and lingering fruit.
Glenfiddich suggests enjoying the release neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass, over ice, or with a small splash of water; suggested pairings include vanilla cheesecake, shortbread, caramelized pear, white chocolate, and toasted almonds.
Release Date and How the Pre-Order Works
The release is expected to ship in August or September 2026. Placing a pre-order at checkout holds your place in line — bottles ship first, in the order received, as soon as inventory becomes available in our market. Orders containing other items may be held so everything ships together, so order in-stock bottles separately if you want them sooner. Every shipment is insured, tracked, and requires an adult signature at delivery.
The Glenfiddich–Aston Martin Partnership
Glenfiddich, produced by William Grant & Sons at the family's Dufftown distillery in Speyside, has run its collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One Team across multiple limited bottlings, pairing the distillery's house style with the team's design language. Visit the official Glenfiddich website for additional information about the distillery and its production process.
Who Should Consider It
- Formula One fans — an official team collaboration rather than racing-themed packaging alone
- Speyside drinkers — a 16-year Glenfiddich with an unusually indulgent cask profile
- Gift buyers — the presentation tube arrives ready to hand over
- Collectors — a numbered follow-up to a limited first release, from a benchmark distillery
If reserving ahead isn't your style, our Scotch whisky collection covers everything pouring today, and the full list of reservable bottles lives on our Pre-Orders & Coming Releases page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Release No. 2 cost?
Main Street Liquor has it at $74.99 for pre-order, below the regular $99.99 price.
When will it ship?
The release is expected to ship in August or September 2026. Pre-orders ship first, in the order received, once inventory becomes available in our market.
What does it taste like?
The distillery's official notes describe maple syrup, caramelized ginger, and toasted oak on the nose; fruit salad, Chantilly cream, and sweet malt on the palate; and a smooth, sweet finish.
What is the ABV?
The brand has not stated the ABV for Release No. 2 in the product information we carry; we'll update the listing if that's announced.
Does it come with packaging?
Yes — each bottle includes the green-and-gold Aston Martin Formula One presentation tube.
Bottom Line
Release No. 2 offers a 16-year Speyside single malt with a distinctive three-cask profile at a pre-order price under $75 — a straightforward proposition for F1 fans, Glenfiddich drinkers, and anyone who wanted Release 1 and missed it.
Purchasers must be at least 21 years old. An adult signature may be required at delivery. Please enjoy responsibly.