Broadcast live: 4th December 2025.

Discover the story behind the world’s 100 greatest cheeses in this live, free online tasting with award-winning cheese experts Patrick McGuigan and Carlos Yescas.

Guided by decades of behind-the-scenes experience at the World Cheese Awards, the authors explore the craftsmanship, history, and flavour profiles that make these cheeses, taken from nearly four decades of World Cheese Awards, truly extraordinary.

Taste Cheese

Guided by Academy of Cheese Director Tracey Colley, Patrick and Carlos will reveal how they selected their top 100 and what truly defines an award-winning cheese. Along the way, you’ll taste five celebrated cheeses from the book, hear behind-the-scenes tales, and ultimately help answer the big question:

Which is the ONE cheese to rule them all?

Perfect for curious food lovers, cheese professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of the world’s most delicious cheeses.

Cheeses We’ll Taste Together

  • La Tur (Italy) – Soft, mixed milk
  • Camembert (France) – Soft, cow’s milk
  • Le Gruyère (Switzerland) – Hard-cooked, cow’s milk
  • Cashel Blue (Ireland) – Soft blue, cow’s milk
  • Brunost (Norway) – Hard whey cheese, mixed milk

All five cheeses are available in the UK via The Fine Cheese Co. But there is no need to buy anything special – join with whatever’s in your fridge if you prefer!

One Cheese to Rule Them All, published by Murdoch Books, is available in book shops, cheesemongers and online around the world.