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Richard Woodard

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Decanter Magazine, Wine & Spirits Writer

Richard Woodard is a freelance wine and spirits writer based in the UK. Aside from Decanter, he writes for several wine trade and media outlets including Imbibe, The Drinks Business, Harpers and Drinks International.

Since 2015 he has been the magazine editor of Scotchwhisky.com. He has formerly worked as a wine news reporter at Imbibe and a feature writer for Halycon Magazine.

Best Scotch whiskies for Burns Night: 10 to try

Top single malts and blends...

The perfect whisky for Christmas: Ten to savour and share

Gift ideas and tasty drams picked by Richard Woodard...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 3 December 25
Whiskies for wine lovers at Christmas: 12 perfect bottles

Twelve great bottles to gift (or keep)...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 1 October 25
Gordon & MacPhail announces release of world’s oldest single malt Scotch

American oak Sherry cask number 336 was filled on 3 February 1940...

By Richard Woodard Published 22 July 25
Best whiskies for Father’s Day 2025: 10 top bottles

If your father is a whisky fan, a special bottle will make his day...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 5 June 25
International Beverage launches Prakaan single malt globally

Thailand’s first premium single malt...

By Richard Woodard Published 3 June 25
Klein Constantia marks 340 years with Vin de Constance 2010 release

The historic estate was founded in 1685...

By Richard Woodard Published 15 May 25

Single-vineyard Cognacs

It's time to look beyond the region's traditional blends, says Richard Woodard...

By Richard Woodard Published 14 March 25
Exploring Armagnac

Learn about this distinctive French spirit...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 3 February 25
Family values in Cognac and Armagnac

Richard Woodard on the smaller producers of the regions...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 29 January 25
Best Cognacs for Christmas 2023

Richard Woodard's selection of Cognacs to try this festive season...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 13 November 24
Chichibu: A cult Japanese whisky

Discover the whiskies of Ichiro Akuto...

By Richard Woodard Published 11 October 24
First taste: Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection

A marriage of the finest whisky and wine...

By Richard Woodard Published 12 September 24

Best Scotch whisky: 15 great bottles to try

Discover the diverse world of Scotch whisky...

By Richard Woodard Published 26 July 24
Exclusive: Compass Box launches new core whisky range

Tasting notes of two new expressions...

By Richard Woodard Published 19 July 24
Rémy Martin Cognac: Celebrating 300 years

Exclusive luxury launch of anniversary Cognac...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 26 April 24
Telmo Rodríguez: Interview plus Remelluri’s new single-origin Riojas tasted

Richard Woodard talks to the world-renowned winemaker...

By Richard Woodard Published 17 February 24
Quinta do Vesúvio: Producer profile and eight wines to seek out

Discover this historic Douro Valley estate...

By Richard Woodard Published 20 January 24
Luxury whisky for collectors: Top 10 releases to buy

Rare and collectable bottles...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 24 December 23

Macallan 1926 auction sets new record

The 60-year-old whisky is one of only 40 bottled by Macallan in 1986 from ex-Sherry hogshead cask #263...

By Richard Woodard Published 20 November 23
First taste: New vintages of Cirsion and Roda

Seven new releases including Roda I Riserva 2018...

By Richard Woodard Published 14 October 23
Chivas on Islay

A new distillery project on the famed Scottish island...

By Richard Woodard Published 3 October 23
Exclusive: First taste of the autumn 2023 spirits releases from Berry Bros & Rudd

New seasonal spirits to try...

By Richard Woodard Published 7 September 23
Best new Cognacs and Armagnacs: Eight to try

Top bottles for your drinks cabinet...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 5 September 23
The Glenturret launches Eight Decades whisky for £80,000

A limited-edition collaboration with French crystal maker Lalique...

By Richard Woodard Published 18 May 23