Club Oenologique

12/10/2025

The Danish capital’s restaurants and natural wine bars may take all the plaudits but Copenhagen's cocktail bars mean spirits drinkers are far from shortchanged. Millie Milliken takes a closer look at the culture powering the scene forward

The Danish capital’s restaurants and natural wine bars may take all the plaudits but Copenhagen's cocktail bars mean spirits drinkers are far from shortchanged

12/10/2025

The popularity of the agave spirit is booming - and there was no shortage of excellent mezcals in the IWSC 2025, helping prove the drink's power

From smoky classics to fruit-driven gems, the IWSC 2025 results confirm mezcal’s place as one of the world's most exciting spirits

11/10/2025

As Del Maguey celebrates its 30th anniversary, Clinton Cawood reports on the story of a mezcal brand that has helped to establish a category and push the spirit to global prominence from near obscurity

As Del Maguey celebrates its 30th anniversary, Clinton Cawood reports on the origins of a mezcal brand that has helped establish a category

11/10/2025

At a very special event, Yuri Shima tastes back through the history of Pol Roger's legendary Sir Winston Churchill expression, all the way to its inaugural bottling

On the 175th anniversary of Pol Roger, Yuri Shima tastes its legendary Sir Winston Churchill Champagne, all the way to the first bottling

10/10/2025

Lower Manhattan was home to the contemporary cocktail renaissance of the early 2000s, creating 'the 14th Street divide' in the process. Tyler Zielinski visits New York to investigate whether the phenomenon endures and picks out the best cocktail bars in the neighbourhood

Tyler Zielinski investigates 'the 14th Street divide' in New York's cocktail scene and picks out 12 of the best cocktail bars in Manhattan

10/10/2025

With just over a month to go, we’re shouting from the rooftops about our upcoming World Whisky Experience, which will offer whisky lovers the chance to sample drams made by producers from all across the globe. From Ireland to Japan, India to Scotland, don’t miss the opportunity to sample over 200 whiskies from some of the finest distilleries today.
Over two days at the stunning Christ Church Spitalfields, explore a world of whisky with:

✅Over 200 whiskies to sample
✅Talks & masterclasses from experts
✅IWSC Gold Winners stand - taste some of the world’s best!
✅Complimentary cocktail & snack
✅The chance to meet distillers and brand ambassadors

Book your ticket now to avoid missing out. 14-15 November, Christchurch Spitalfields, London.

Find info and buy tickets for the World Whisky Experience, a tasting event coming to London on 14-15 November 2025.

09/10/2025

Sarah Heller MW examines the character of Valpolicella's sub-zones and the intriguing Amarone styles emerging from the east of the region, before introducing tasting notes and scores for more than 170 Amarone della Valpolicella wines

Sarah Heller MW tastes and rates more than 170 wines in The Amarone della Valpolicella Report 2025, as part four of this year's Italy Report

07/10/2025

In episode 234 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode is joined by Michael Henry, master blender at whisky producer Loch Lomond. Throughout this episode the pair discuss the magical qualities that set Loch Lomond apart from other distillers, whilst uncovering Henry's path into this fascinating role

In episode 234 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode is joined by Michael Henry, master blender at Loch Lomond Distillery

05/10/2025

Drought in southern Europe, wildfires in Napa and Oregon; the effects of climate change on the wine industry have become impossible to ignore. Andrew Neather, co-author of the new book 'Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine', explains why it’s time for the wine industry to get to grips with sustainability – and what the future could look like

This extract from new book 'Rooted in Change' explains why it’s time for the wine industry to get to grips with sustainability – and what the future could look like

04/10/2025

In the third instalment of our Italy Report 2025, Sarah Heller MW heads to Chianti Classico, a region in the midst of a resurgence, to taste the latest releases - and presents notes and scores for more than 200 wines that impressed

Sarah Heller MW tastes and rates more than 200 wines in The Chianti Classico Report 2025, as part three of this year's Italy Report

01/10/2025

Last chance! You have until midnight tonight to win over £4000's worth of whisky with your World Whisky Experience ticket.⁠
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The prize includes:⁠
🥃 Woven New Pastures⁠
🥃 Kavalan Solist Palo Cortado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky⁠
🥃 Nomad 10 YO Triple Cask Reserve⁠
🥃 Godawan Single Malt ⁠
🥃 Plus mystery bottles from two distinguished producers⁠
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Don’t miss out - grab your WWE ticket today and be in the running.⁠
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🗓 14 - 15 November⁠
📍 Spitalfields, London⁠
🎟 Tickets available: https://hubs.ly/Q03LKVKN0

30/09/2025

The Cape Winemakers Guild Auction sees exclusive wines from some of South Africa's finest winemakers go under the hammer. With the 2025 event mere days away, Victoria Mason MW tastes her way through the 48 cuvées on offer to choose a dazzling dozen most deserving of bidders' attention