Lot #38 Coachbuilt FW07 50 Year Old 1973

Overview

A 50-year-old blended Scotch distilled in 1973 and aged completely in sherry casks, housed in a jaw-dropping sculpture forged entirely from the reclaimed metal of the legendary Williams Racing FW07 (1979) Formula 1 car, anchored on a slab of polished black granite.

Details

Forged from the very metal of the race-winning 1979 Williams FW07 — the machine that conquered Monaco and Silverstone — this sculpture is a singular expression of heritage, craftsmanship and prestige.

Individually sand-cast and sculpted by hand over hundreds of hours, acclaimed artist Mike O’Connor has applied traditional coachbuilding techniques to transform Formula One engineering into fine art. Its sweeping form captures the dramatic profile of the FW07’s high-downforce rear wing, a silhouette that defined a golden era of motorsport innovation.

Resting on a solid black granite base, the piece is at once sculpture, artefact and tribute: to Atlassian Williams’ storied legacy, to the artistry of coachbuilding, and to the partnership with Coachbuilt Whisky.

Created to honour a 50-year-old sherry-cask Scotch of equal rarity, this work transcends category — it is history, distilled and reimagined as timeless art.

50 year old blended scotch whisky, distilled in 1973.

Predominantly Lowlands.

Aged only in sherry casks, it has spent the last 4 years in Olorosso.

35% malt content 46.6% ABV 700ml.

Drawn and bottled on 22nd August 2025.

Will be accompanied by a leather bound book that details the build and history of the lot.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Leather, tobacco, figs, dates, red fruit, chocolate, caramel, honey, & boxed cigars.

Taste: Thick in texture, dark fruits, like blackberries - baked bread, caramel, burnt orange peel & almond butter.

Finish: Incredibly long, mocha, dark chocolate and vanilla pods.