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

Bladnoch Peated Collection of whiskies full range

by Steve May December 5, 2024

Dining

Rich, sweet and smoky: Bladnoch launches diverse 2024 peated whisky collection

Bladnoch Distillery has unveiled its 2024 Peated Collection of Lowland single malt whiskies, comprising four expressions: the Alinta Reserve andContinue Reading

by Steve May December 2, 2024

Dining

Lochlea first stout aged single malt is a must-try for whisky fans and craft beer lovers

Ayrshire-based Lochlea distillery has launched its first-ever single malt whisky matured in stout beer casks. This UK-exclusive promises a uniqueContinue Reading

Kyoto Legacy Collection of gins wrapped in Kimono fabric

by Steve May November 29, 2024

Dining Travel

Artisan gin and Japanese kimono craftsmanship meet in limited Ki No Bi Kyoto Legacy Collection

Kyoto-based artisan gin Ki No Bi, has launched the 2024 Kyoto Legacy Collection, a novel celebration of gin-making and centuries-oldContinue Reading

by Steve May November 27, 2024

Technology Wheels

Abbey Road Studios Mode by Bowers & Wilkins: I experience iconic recording studio sound in a Volvo EX90

In-car entertainment is about to get an upgrade with the launch of a new Abbey Road Studios Mode, developed byContinue Reading

Master Blender Cécile Roudaut and Grand Blend

by Steve May November 25, 2024

Dining

Opulent and complex, St-Rémy Grand Blend will change the way you think about brandy

St-Rémy, the world-renowned brandy producer, has launched the St-Rémy Grand Blend, a premium release crafted from five exceptional eaux-de-vie, hand-pickedContinue Reading

by Steve May November 21, 2024

Dining Wheels

Glenfiddich x Aston Martin celebrate F1 partnership with ultra-aged 1959 single malt Scotch

Lauded single malt whisky maker Glenfiddich has announced an exclusive multi-year global partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula OneContinue Reading

by Steve May November 20, 2024

Culture Dining

Country star Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace debut Traveller whiskey, scoop multiple whisky awards

Grammy-winning country music star Chris Stapleton has partnered with Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery, to create Traveller whiskey, a premium blendContinue Reading

by Steve May November 18, 2024

Dining

Turntable x Dingle whisky review: Irish-Scottish blend a dark melody of spice, toffee and Xmas fruits

Glasgow whisky blender Turntable has introduced a second limited edition collaboration, this time with Irish whiskey distiller Dingle. Collaboration DropContinue Reading

by Steve May November 14, 2024

Dining

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais Edition 2: Irish whiskey tradition meets French Oak mastery

Midleton Very Rare has unveiled its Forêt de Tronçais Edition 2 whiskey, a new collaboration with the Taransaud cooperage, renownedContinue Reading

Whisky run gin Advent Calendars in front of a Christmas tree

by Steve May November 13, 2024

Dining

Festive spirits: Countdown to Christmas with advent calendars for whisky, gin and rum fans

Swap chocolates for drams and tipples this festive season, with a luxurious selection of premium advent calendars from Drinks byContinue Reading