Drinks Reviews

Summer Sippers

Whisky cocktails are perfect according to drinks experts.  Whisky cocktails are on trend for high summer. Three of Ian Macleod’s superb whiskies – Glengoyne, Tamdhu...

Vino Fino de Guarda 2022

Félix Callejo Red for Christmas! The winery was founded in 1989 by Félix Callejo. There is now a second generation of Cristina, José Félix, Beatriz...

Donner & Spritzen

Guinness, prosecco and Schweppes Soda Water? Not an obvious mix. Then again, you haven’t tried it yet. Refreshingly new. Refreshingly delicious. It’s Donner & Spritzen....

Wakefield Shiraz Cabernet

Promised Land 2023. Bill Taylor began his search to find the perfect plot of land on which to establish his family wine estate. In 1969...

Domaine du Grandpré Minotaure Rosé

Summer Sipping. This aromatic rosé is made in Provence, where most of the wine production is devoted to rosé. Domaine du Grandpré Minotaure is one...

Jolly’s Cornish Drinks

History and Flavour. I confess that this range of drinks was new to me, but Jolly’s Drinks have been around in Cornwall since 1896. Seems...

Benoit Gautier Argilex Vouvray Sec

Celebrate Chenin Blanc Day Today. Benoit Gautier is celebrated for his skill as a wine maker. This refined Argilex Sec Vouvray is a fine expression...

Amour by Astros

Provence Rosé. Although one can find Roman remains on the estate, Astros was truly founded in the 13th century. Templar Knights settled on this fertile...

Penrhos Wonky Strawberry Gin 

Nothing out of Shape Here! It was a new one to me, but Penrhos Wonky Strawberry Gin has been a delicious discovery. It’s the result...

Tamdhu 21-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky

Exceptional Sherry Cask Matured. Light the candles on the cake: Tamdhu 21-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky has come of age and has been launched into the...

Belvoir Farm for Summer

Delicious Fun with No Alcohol. Naturally delicious drinks from Belvoir Farm are quality products. In 2022 they won The Grocer Soft Drinks Brand of the...

Château Bellini Rosé 2024

Summer in a glass. In 2016, Château Bellini Domaine was acquired by Tom Bove, who wanted to honour Bellini the Venetian Renaissance artist, Sicilian composer...

Smokehead Whisky supermarket offers

A Wild Spirit! Smokehead Scotch Whisky isn’t for everyone. However, if your father is non-traditional, slightly edgy, and defiantly different from the crowd, then this...

Cote des Roses

A Blush from Tesco. This striking cuvée Cote des Roses has great shelf appeal. The bottle is tall, statuesque with a unique rose-shaped base, created...

The Launch of Tamdhu 21 Year Old

A Whisky Coming of Age. The Scotch whisky famed for its dedication to Oloroso Sherry cask maturation excellence, Tamdhu, is launching its much anticipated 21-year-old...

YANGHE Baijiu

Chinese Spirit. Baijiu is also known as shaojiu and is an array of a dozen or so Chinese spirits made from grain. Baijiu literally means...