Drinks Reviews

Mushrooms are Magic

Drop the booze with Zooz, a new-style wellness drink.  If you want to drop the booze, raise a glass to Zooz  – an innovative mushroom-based...

Casillero del Diablo a Summer BeLight

Sauvignon Blanc Chile 2023. Those looking for a convincing lower-alcohol wine for summer sipping could be well served by the new offering from Casillero del...

The Kraken Black Spiced Roast Coffee Rum

Fun Espresso. Kraken attacks again and it brings Black Spiced Roast Coffee Rum. What a friendly monster, and one which will always be welcome. It...

Mark West Pinot Noir 2022

The lighter red. The weather is warmer at last.  We tend to choose lighter wines. Red wine lovers are well-served by Mark West Pinot Noir...

El Mayor Tequila

Not Just for Tequila Day. It’s National Tequila Day, so consider exploring the refined and elegant face of this flavourful and fun spirit from the...

The Salford Rum Company’s White Rum

Clean and Crisp Citrus. This fills my spirit-sipping soul with fruity joy. The Salford Rum Company’s Citrus White Rum is gift quality, but I wouldn’t...

Carnivor Zinfandel 2022

Red Wine from California. If you are looking for a good classic wine to enjoy along with your roast meats, then Carnivor Zinfandel would be...

Dark Horse

A Smooth Ride. You are planning a Sunday lunch for a crowd. Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon could be your wine of choice. California wines account...

Aluna Tropica

Rum with Asian Flavour. Any rum aficionado would enjoy a taste of Aluna Tropica. It’s deliciously characterful with flavours which will waft the sipper to...

Whiskey and Cocktails at the Grey Horse

A Taste of Scotland and Beyond. So many of us appreciate a well-crafted Scotch, but it’s likely that we don’t think of Kingston Upon Thames...

Banane du Brésil

Unique cocktails. Giffard products have long been prized by barmen. They are the liqueurs of choice by professionals. Banane du Brésil offers lots of inspiration...

Padstow Vodka

Coastal spirit. Padstow Distilling, the Cornish spirits brand known for its small-batch approach and foraged and farmed ingredients, has re-released its vodka. Padstow Vodka is...

Boutique-y Whisky for Dad

You’ll be the Favourite. Come on! Use some imagination. Dad deserves more than socks or chocs for Father’s Day. Present him with That Boutique-y Whisky...

Trivento Argentina Reserve Malbec 2022

Versatile Red. The name Trivento is derived from the names of the three local winds: polar, zonda and sudestada. They have helped to create the...