The third edition of The Distillers One of One, whocasing some of the world’s ultra-rare whisky will be held at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh, on Friday, 10 October 2025.
Presented in partnership with Sotheby’s, the auction showcases a collection of unique, one-of-a-kind Scotch whiskies. Some creations that will never be replicated, from distilleries spanning the length and breadth of Scotland.
The first two editions of The Distillers One of One set nearly 40 auction records and together raised over £4.3 million for The Distillers’ Charity.
Proceeds support the Youth Action Fund, which works to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people in Scotland’s whisky-making communities.
“Distillers One of One is the apex at which whisky meets art and luxury. It is remarkable that so many whisky brands have generously donated pieces of such high age, high quality and highly creative concepts. Being entrusted, once again, to present these whiskies to the world’s most dedicated collectors, all to raise money for a worthy cause, is a privilege.”
Jonny Fowle, Global Head of Spirits, Sotheby’s
One of the main lots to look out for is from our good friends at Coachbuilt Whisky.
Coachbuilt FW07 50 Year Old 1973
- A 50 Year Old blended Scotch whisky distilled in 1973 and aged fully 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.
- The blend is made up of predominantly Lowland whiskies, fully matured in sherry casks. It has spent the last 4 years resting in Oloroso casks before being bottled in August 2025 at 46.6% abv.
- Forged from the very metal of the race-winning 1979 Williams FW07 – the machine that conquered Monaco and Silverstone – the accompanying 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.
- Will be accompanied by a leather-bound book that details the build and history of the lot.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Leather, tobacco, figs, dates, red fruit, chocolate, caramel, honey, & boxed cigars.
Palate: Thick in texture, dark fruits, like blackberries-baked bread, caramel, burnt orange peel & almond butter.
Finish: Incredibly long, mocha, dark chocolate and vanilla pods.
1 bottle 70cl
For further information of to place a bid yourself follow the link here
Images courtesy of Gun Hill Studios via Coachbuilt Whisky