Cape Town Events October 2026: Tastings at Solera Woodstock

Events in Cape Town This October: Whisky, Tequila, Champagne and Rum Tastings at Solera

In short: Solera, Mothercity Liquor’s spirits tasting room at The Woodstock Exchange in Woodstock, Cape Town, is hosting four tasting events this October. There is a blind whisky tasting challenge on Friday 16 October, a José Cuervo tequila tasting on Tuesday 20 October, a Perrier-Jouët champagne and macaron pairing on Thursday 22 October and an Enyi rum cocktail experience on Friday 23 October. Solera is also open to the public every Friday from 2pm for walk-ins, and sells a collection of premium hand-rolled cigars from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Looking for things to do in Cape Town this October? Solera in Woodstock has a month of tasting events built around good company and a proper glass. From a whisky tasting where nothing is labelled to a champagne tasting with caviar and macarons, here is what is on.

October tasting events in Cape Town at a glance

• Friday 16 October: Blind whisky tasting challenge, R450
• Tuesday 20 October: José Cuervo tequila tasting, R450
• Thursday 22 October: Perrier-Jouët champagne and macaron pairing, R1,000
• Friday 23 October: Enyi rum cocktail experience, R500
• Every Friday from 2pm: Open to the public, walk-ins welcome
• Cigars: Premium hand-rolled cigars from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Mexico

Whisky tasting in Cape Town: the Blind Tasting Challenge

Friday 16 October, 7:00pm to 9:00pm | R450 per person

Five mystery whisky drams, poured completely blind. No labels and no clues, just your senses. Is it Islay peat or Speyside elegance? Bourbon cask sweetness or a sherry bomb? Using your tasting sheet, you score points for correctly identifying the style, origin, distillery or even the exact expression, and the guest with the highest score walks away with a special prize.

This whisky tasting suits curious drinkers, whisky enthusiasts and seasoned collectors who think they know what is in their glass. Your ticket includes five blind drams, a guided challenge, scorecards and tasting sheets, and a prize for the top scorer.

Book the Blind Tasting Challenge

Tequila tasting in Cape Town: an evening with José Cuervo

Tuesday 20 October, 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm | R450 per person

José Cuervo has been making tequila for generations, and this guided tequila tasting moves from the everyday classics to the rare, small-batch end of the range. You start with a welcome cocktail, then taste four expressions neat: José Cuervo Tradicional Silver, Tradicional Gold, Reserva de la Familia Reposado Orgánico and the richly aged Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo. To finish, two cocktails show how Tradicional Silver and Tradicional Gold each shine in a glass.

Book the José Cuervo Tequila Tasting

Champagne tasting in Cape Town: Perrier-Jouët and macarons

Thursday 22 October, 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm | R1,000 per person

Perrier-Jouët is one of Champagne’s most celebrated houses, known for its elegance, floral finesse and Art Nouveau heritage. This champagne tasting begins with a glass of Perrier-Jouët and caviar on arrival, followed by a guided tasting of three champagnes: the Grand Brut NV, the Blason Blanc de Blancs NV and the prestigious Belle Epoque Brut Vintage. Each is paired with macarons, with tasting notes and insights throughout the evening.

Every guest takes home a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV in a personalised, hand-painted gift box. It is a good pick for anyone who enjoys a wine tasting with a real sense of occasion.

Book the Perrier-Jouët & Macaron Pairing

Rum cocktail experience in Cape Town: Enyi Rum

Friday 23 October, 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm | R500 per person

An exclusive collaboration between Solera and Enyi Gold Rum, made for guests who want to do more than taste. You begin with a welcome cocktail and a guided neat tasting of Enyi Gold Rum and Enyi Silver Rum, with the story behind the brand. Then you get hands-on with a mixologist to make two cocktails of your own, and every guest takes home a bottle of Enyi rum.

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Open to the public every Friday from 2pm

Solera is open to the public every Friday from 2pm. There is no booking needed: walk in and taste exactly what you want from the bar. It is an easy way to see the tasting room, try something new or enjoy an old favourite in Woodstock after work.

Joining one of the Friday events on 16 or 23 October? Arrive early and have a drink before your evening begins.

Premium hand-rolled cigars in Woodstock, Cape Town

Solera also sells a collection of premium hand-rolled cigars from three of the world’s great cigar-producing countries: Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Each cigar is rolled by hand rather than by machine, and where it comes from shapes how it smokes. Nicaraguan cigars are often associated with a fuller, peppery character, Dominican cigars with a smoother and more balanced profile, and Mexican tobacco with earthy richness.

Browse the collection when you visit Solera in Woodstock, or ask the team to help you choose.

Before you visit

• Where: Solera Spirits Tasting Room, The Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town.
• Seating: the ticketed events have limited seating and are seated, intimate experiences.
• Age: all guests must be 18 or older, and ID may be requested.
• Payment: Solera is cashless, including for drinks before or after an event.
• Tickets: non-refundable once purchased, but they can be transferred to another Solera event or converted into store credit on the Mothercity Liquor website.
• Getting home: please drink responsibly, and we advise using e-hailing services.

Frequently asked questions

What tasting events are on in Cape Town this October?
Solera in Woodstock is hosting a blind whisky tasting challenge on 16 October, a José Cuervo tequila tasting on 20 October, a Perrier-Jouët champagne and macaron pairing on 22 October and an Enyi rum cocktail experience on 23 October.

Where is Solera?
Solera is Mothercity Liquor’s spirits tasting room at The Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town.

Is Solera open to the public?
Yes. Solera is open to the public every Friday from 2pm. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can taste exactly what you want from the bar.

Do I need to book for the tasting events?
Yes. The ticketed events have limited seating, and tickets are sold on the Mothercity Liquor website. Friday walk-ins do not need a booking.

Can I buy cigars at Solera?
Yes. Solera sells a collection of premium hand-rolled cigars from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Where can I buy premium cigars in Cape Town?
Solera at The Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, sells premium hand-rolled cigars from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Are the tastings suitable for beginners?
Yes. The blind whisky challenge is designed for curious drinkers as well as collectors, and the Enyi rum evening suits anyone who is simply curious.

Can I get a refund if I cannot attend?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer yours to another Solera event or convert it into store credit.

Book your seat on the Solera events page, or bring the tasting home with our whisky, tequila, champagne and rum collections.