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

The first bottles produced by British brandy house Burnt Faith line up on a shelf

by Steve May June 19, 2023

Dining

House of worship: British brandy house Burnt Faith makes smooth debut with London distillery

“We are free to unleash what we believe is the true potential of the brandy category.” So says Simon Wright,Continue Reading

Copper stills on a long work bench at Ramsbury Estate Gin School

by Steve May June 12, 2023

Dining

Ramsbury Gin School review: unforgettable gin making experience gets top marks

Gin lovers are being invited to create their own unique flavour at a new gin school experience which has openedContinue Reading

by Steve May June 9, 2023

Dining

House of Suntory holds star studded 100th anniversary party, debuts limited edition whiskies

The House of Suntory has unveiled the first 100th anniversary editions of its renowned Yamazaki 12 and 18 year oldContinue Reading

La Specialista Maestro and Eletta Explore coffee machines surrounded by cups of java

by Steve May June 5, 2023

Style

Nice iced baby: De’Longhi puts the ‘brrrrr’ into barista with first cold brew coffee machines

Summer’s here, and it’s the time for coffee – cold brew coffee that is. Jumping on a growing trend forContinue Reading

An interior view of the Epicurus Camden restaurant

by Steve May June 1, 2023

Dining

Epicurus Camden review: a daring middle eastern twist on American diner favourites

Familiar American comfort food gets a middle East interpretation at Epicurus, a stylish new eatery that’s opening in Camden’s bustlingContinue Reading

by Steve May May 30, 2023

Technology Wheels

Bowers & Wilkins to supply immersive sound system for Aston Martin DB12 Super Tourer

Bowers & Wilkins have been announced as Aston Martin’s official audio partner, with news that the incoming Aston Martin DB12Continue Reading

by Steve May May 30, 2023

Technology

Review: Magico S3 luxury Hi-Fi loudspeaker is a spell-binding performer

A bewitching blend of science, engineering and art, the new Magico S3 is a premium Hi-Fi loudspeaker like few others. Continue Reading

Rod Stewart Photo credit Jonas Mohr and whisky glass

by Steve May May 26, 2023

Dining

This old dram of mine: Rod Stewart launches Wolfie’s Whisky, ‘a rascal of a thing’

With a nod to his rock & roll lifestyle with The Faces, Sir Rod Stewart is launching his own whisky. Wolfie’sContinue Reading

House of Suntory Partners with Keanu Reeves for 100th Anniversary. Reeves is pictured in a vinyl bar

by Steve May May 24, 2023

Culture Dining

Wick Lit: Suntory Whisky partners Keanu Reeves for Centenary, releases limited edition whiskies

Japanese whisky pioneer The House of Suntory has partnered with Keanu Reeves and Academy Award-winning Director Sofia Coppola, as partContinue Reading

Wallywhy200 yacht creates a swell at sea

by Steve May May 19, 2023

Technology

Review: we go overboard for McIntosh and Sonus faber high-end Hi-Fi on luxury Wally Yacht

How do you improve a luxury motor yacht? You add high-end Hi-Fi! Wally Yachts is offering buyers of its Wallywhy200Continue Reading