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 June 18, 2025

Culture Travel

Older and colder: Coogan and Brydon reunite for The Trip to the Northern Lights

It’s been over five years since Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon last clinked glasses over grilled octopus and deadpan impressionsContinue Reading

Bladnoch Wave II whisky Distillery and Spirit bottle

by Steve May June 17, 2025

Dining

Bladnoch The Wave II review: Pears, pineapple and ginger spice define this light Lowlands whisky

Bladnoch, one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, has released the second expression in its ambitious five-part whisky series, The Wave.Continue Reading

by Steve May June 16, 2025

Travel

Luxury cruising: White glove MSC Yacht Club coming to MSC Magnifica in 2026

If you’ve ever wanted the perks of a private yacht without giving up the entertainment and amenities of a bigContinue Reading

by Steve May June 13, 2025

Dining

Whiskey winner: Midleton crowned Most Awarded International Distillery at SFWSC 2025

As it celebrates two centuries of whiskey-making, Midleton Distillery has been named Most Awarded International Distillery at the 2025 SanContinue Reading

by Steve May June 11, 2025

Travel

Gomatic Method Check-In luggage review: Lightweight, trackable and surprisingly roomy

Those looking to level up their travel game with luggage that doesn’t just survive the journey, but makes it easier,Continue Reading

by Steve May June 10, 2025

Style

Audiophile earphones: Astell & Kern Luna offer Planar Magnetic precision in a titanium shell

Introducing the Luna, the third in Astell & Kern’s growing line of IEM earphones, following the AK Zero1 and Zero2.Continue Reading

by Steve May June 7, 2025

Dining

Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength: Popular Irish whiskey gets limited Anniversary release

When Redbreast 15 Year Old first appeared in 2005, few could have predicted the enduring affection it would earn amongContinue Reading

by Steve May June 6, 2025

Dining

Caroni rums return: House of Rum unveils trilogy collection of Trinidad’s most fabled spirit

In the world of rum, few names stir the imagination like Caroni. Shuttered in 2003, the Trinidadian distillery has achievedContinue Reading

by Steve May June 5, 2025

Dining

New look, same whisky: The Macallan debuts new bottle design for Timeless Collections

The Macallan has announced a new visual identity for three of its core whisky ranges. The updated packaging, designed byContinue Reading

by Steve May June 4, 2025

Style

Technics celebrates six decades with limited-edition flagship earbuds in Champagne Gold

Technics, the legendary Japanese audio marque with vinyl running through its veins, is celebrating its 60th birthday the best wayContinue Reading