Richard Woodard, Author at Club Oenologique

Richard Woodard

Club Oenologique contributor

Mildly shocked by the realisation that he has been writing about booze for 20 years, Richard Woodard is now struggling to cope with the ignominy of being an Ipswich Town fan living in Norwich.

How high can whisky prices go?

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Richard Woodard explores the seemingly unstoppable price rises in the world of super-premium Scotch, and ponders whether the bubble might eventually burst

by Richard Woodard

Cognac’s hidden houses

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We all know the big Cognac names, even if only from our favourite hip-hop tracks. But, says Richard Woodard, a smattering of smaller, boutique producers are quietly making their voices heard, and are well worth seeking out. Can this family-owned model survive?

by Richard Woodard