Test Driving the Durand Corkscrew for Dodgy Corks in Old Bottles


Opening old bottles of wine with dodgy corks can be a challenge even for the most experienced wine hound.
Good hardware can make a big difference.

Opening old bottles of wine with dodgy corks can be a challenge even for the most experienced wine hound. Good hardware can make a big difference. The Durand combines the Ah-So, prong opener, with the screw of a waiter’s friend. Check out the video review below. It’s not cheap, if you have a lot of old wine under cork it’ll make your life a bit easier.

Alternatively you can go the Power Drill or Coat Hanger (end of post) method of opening your bottles.

*I have no affiliation with Durand and paid in full for the corkscrew.

Waiter’s friend (top), Ah-So (middle) & Durand (bottom) with 1979 Laira Cabernet Malbec.

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Anais

Can you tell me how long the corkscrew is? Thanks.

Paul Kaan Chief Wine Hacker

Hey Anais the screw itself is 63mm so no problem making it through the longest of corks. The prongs are another 4-5mm in length. Hope that helps. Ping me if you have any other questions 😉

David

Hi

Could you please let me know what the best price you can do for the Durand Cork Screw

Thanks very much
David

Paul Kaan Chief Wine Hacker

Hi David, THanks for getting in touch. I reply to your email address shortly. Cheers, Paul