Author: Steve May

Creator of Home Cinema Choice magazine, and Editor of The Luxe Review, Steve muses and reviews for Trusted Reviews, T3, Home Cinema Choice, Games Radar, Good Housekeeping, Louder Sounds, StereoNet and Boat International. He’s also the editor of professional home cinema website Inside CI. He's on Twitter/X, Tiktok and Instagram as @SteveMay_UK

by Steve May March 18, 2026

Style

These Écoute TH1 Bluetooth valve headphones are inspired by classic audio gear

High-end headphone design rarely strays far from established norms, but Écoute Audio is taking a different route with its TH1.Continue Reading

GLEN MORAY whisky FORBIDDEN FRUIT in a lifestyle setting

by Steve May March 13, 2026

Dining

First pour: Glen Moray adds Calvados twist to Speyside whisky and it’s a toffee apple treat

Glen Moray hopes to temp whisky fans with the latest addition to its Xperience Collection, Forbidden Fruit. This novel singleContinue Reading

by Steve May March 12, 2026

Dining

America’s top non-alcoholic beer brand makes a splash with Free Wave Hazy IPA launch

Athletic Brewing Company, America’s largest-dedicated non-alcoholic brewer, is stepping up its UK presence with the roll out of Free Wave HazyContinue Reading

by Steve May March 11, 2026

Dining Travel

The Dalmore reopens Highland distillery to guests with reimagined Visitor Experience

Travellers to the Scottish Highlands will soon have a new way to experience one of the region’s best-known single malts.Continue Reading

The Chinkapin from Isle of Raasay Distillery

by Steve May March 10, 2026

Dining

Isle of Raasay debuts The Chinkapin single malt whisky matured in unusual Oak casks

The Isle of Raasay Distillery has introduced a new single malt matured exclusively in uncommon American oak. Chinkapin, or QuercusContinue Reading

by Steve May March 9, 2026

Style

Grado Signature S550 open-back headphones boast big drivers and Brazilian Walnut housing

Brooklyn-based manufacturer Grado Labs has released a fourth addition to its acclaimed Signature headphone line. The Signature S550 arrives withContinue Reading

by Steve May March 6, 2026

Technology

First look at ultra-premium Magico S7 2026 flagship loudspeaker with £159,000 price tag

Introducing the Magico S7 2026 edition, a new flagship loudspeaker aimed squarely at lovers of luxury audio. Designed and engineeredContinue Reading

Redbreast 20yo Whisky Exchange exclusive

by Steve May March 5, 2026

Dining

The Whisky Exchange debuts 20 Year Old Redbreast Irish Whiskey and Mars Komagatake Japanese single cask exclusives

Two new exclusive bottlings have been released by The Whisky Exchange, offering dram-fans a chance to explore contrasting whisky stylesContinue Reading

by Steve May March 4, 2026

Dining

Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Irish Whiskey has arrived, run don’t walk to secure yours

Midleton Distillery has confirmed the arrival of its Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage, the latest edition in an Irish whiskeyContinue Reading

by Steve May March 3, 2026

Dining

Diplomático debuts ultra-rare triple-cask Chancellor rum with just 900 bottles worldwide

Diplomático Rum, the Venezuelan super-premium spirits house, has announced the UK launch of Chancellor. Positioned as a flagship expression forContinue Reading