Created in partnership with Williams Racing, there are now just 600 bottles remaining of this special release from our partners at Coachbuilt Whisky.
Inspired by the Williams FW18, the car that dominated the 1996 Formula 1 season and became one of the most recognisable F1 machines of its era. To pay tribute to this car, Coachbuilt created a blend of whiskies matured for more than 18 years in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks. The result is a Scotch whisky that feels “layered and complex while still being very approachable”.
Williams FW18
Driven by Damon Hill on his way to winning the World Championship, FW18 combined incredible engineering with out and out speed. To honour FW18, Coachbuilt created a blend of whiskies matured for more than 18 years in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks.
Bottled at 48% ABV, Coachbuilt describe this whisky as:
Appearance / Colour
Deep golden hue with warm, honeyed depth
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Abundant orchard fruits up front, with baked apple and pear, followed by gentle winter spice. Soft oak sits underneath, adding warmth and balance.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Silky and composed. Subtle vanilla sweetness leads, joined by dark chocolate and cinnamon, with a rounded, fruit-led core.
Finish
Long, smooth and rich, with lingering spice, soft oak and a gentle chocolate warmth.
Coachbuilt Whisky
Coachbuilt Whisky was founded by whisky expert George Koutsakis and 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button. This Williams Racing collaboration was the first in a series of special releases celebrating some of motorsport’s most iconic cars and moments.
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