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 19, 2024

Dining

Time & Maturation: Bladnoch unveils first instalment in The Wave whisky collection

Earlier this year, Bladnoch Distillery launched The Wave, the second chapter within its Master Distiller’s whisky Collection after the WaterfallContinue Reading

by Steve May June 16, 2024

Culture

Sega RPG game Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance partners Slipknot, makes Download Festival debut

Japanese RPG Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has announced a collaboration with heavy metal band Slipknot, starting with the creationContinue Reading

by Steve May June 15, 2024

Dining

The Last Drop blends 75 rare whiskies to commemorate King Charles III official birthday and Coronation

In celebration of HM King Charles III’s 75th official birthday and Coronation, rare spirits specialist The Last Drop Distillers, andContinue Reading

John Campbell holds Lochlea Cask Strength batch 2

by Steve May June 11, 2024

Dining

Lochlea launches Cask Strength Batch 2 whisky, where orchard fruits meet figs and treacle

Award-winning Ayrshire distillery Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky. A bolder version of the distillery’s single malt, it’sContinue Reading

The exterior of Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort

by Steve May June 10, 2024

Travel

Experience luxury at this grand mansion in Scotland: Mar Hall Hotel Golf & Spa Resort review

Arriving at Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort, its imposing entrance looming before sculptures of stately stags, you half expectContinue Reading

by Steve May June 5, 2024

Dining

Method and Madness Amburana Wood Finish brings revolutionary flavour profile to Irish Whiskey

Pioneering Irish whiskey label Method and Madness has released the first single pot still Irish whiskey to be aged inContinue Reading

The Heart Cut 07 Westward whiskey release and glass

by Steve May June 5, 2024

Dining

The Heart Cut #07 Westward Distillery American Single Malt Whiskey limited to 396 bottles

Independent bottler The Heart Cut, purveyor of exclusive one-offs from whisky distilleries across the world, has partnered with the Oregon-basedContinue Reading

by Steve May June 3, 2024

Dining

Courvoisier Extra Prestige cognac: celebrating Harrods 175th Anniversary with joyful artistry

Lauded Cognac house Maison Courvoisier has unveiled its first Prestige Expression, Extra, in collaboration with Harrods. The exclusive release celebratesContinue Reading

by Steve May May 31, 2024

Dining

Well I’ll be drammed: Leading whisky merchant Cask Trade hosts ultimate rare whisky tasting

Cask Trade, the cask whisky merchant for collectors, enthusiasts and independent trade bottlers, recently unlocked its extensive drinks cabinet, homeContinue Reading

by Steve May May 30, 2024

Dining

Balblair Distillery enters new era: Balblair 15 Year Old, 18 Year Old and 21 Year Old whiskies reviewed

The voice of Balblair Master Distiller John MacDonald is tinged with emotion as he makes a final speech at anContinue Reading