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 August 1, 2025

Dining

Linn House whisky retreat welcomes star pie maker for celebrated supper series

Whisky, game, and pies come together in Speyside this August, as Chivas Brothers’ Victorian retreat, Linn House, opens its doorsContinue Reading

by Steve May July 31, 2025

Dining

Iconic rum brand Mount Gay anchors at Cowes Week 2025, deepens ties with UK sailing scene

Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery, has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK sailing community by extending itsContinue Reading

Master of Malt 37 blended grain and dram glass

by Steve May July 28, 2025

Dining

Master of Malt anniversary whisky collection marks 40 years, these are our Best Buys

Master of Malt has launched a superb new series of single cask and small-batch spirits, to celebrate its 40th anniversary,Continue Reading

by Steve May July 26, 2025

Culture

Led Zeppelin marks Physical Graffiti anniversary with expanded Deluxe reissue and new Live EP

Led Zeppelin are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their iconic sixth album, Physical Graffiti, with the release of a newContinue Reading

by Steve May July 24, 2025

Technology

The truth is out there: Quad debuts ESL Generation X electrostatic loudspeakers

Quad has introduced the ESL 2812X and ESL 2912X, the sixth generation in its lauded series of full-range electrostatic loudspeakers.Continue Reading

by Steve May July 21, 2025

Home

Lap of luxury: Brits splash out as swimming pools top home improvements wish list

When it comes to luxury home improvements, it seems Brits are thinking less man cave and more poolside retreat. AContinue Reading

by Steve May July 18, 2025

Dining

Appleton Estate unveils world’s longest tropically aged rum, The Source 51 Year Old

Appleton Estate, the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica, has revealed The Source 51-Year-Old, its rarest rum to date.Continue Reading

The newly reunited Alice Cooper band - Credit Jenny Risher

by Steve May July 17, 2025

Culture

School’s still out: Alice Cooper Band reunite for London show ahead of new album launch

The original, legendary Alice Cooper band is reuniting for an exclusive, sold-out evening at Union Chapel on July 24, hostedContinue Reading

by Steve May July 14, 2025

Technology

KEF XIO soundbar first review: Sensational debut offers style, substance, and sonic science

British audio specialist KEF may have spent over six decades refining the art of home audio, from classic Hi-Fi toContinue Reading

iron maiden silver printed coin on Iron Maiden record

by Steve May July 12, 2025

Culture

Eddie rocks the Royal Mint: Iron Maiden celebrate 50th anniversary with heavy metal coin collectable

It’s official: Iron Maiden are now worth their weight in gold – or silver, or whatever your metal preference mightContinue Reading