Whisky Business: Where to blend your own whisky this Father’s Day June 10, 2025 Whisky Business: Morning Wire’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Unlike other spirits, such as gin, the process of creating whisky can take years or even decades, so it’s virtually impossible for whisky fans to create their own version at home. But a handful of distilleries have crafted blend experiences for whisky lovers. to create [...]
The sleepy French region transforming into glamorous holiday spot June 10, 2025 There are no alarm clocks in Château de Chanet. Each morning I’m woken by the very French smell of fresh butter croissants and coffee creeping through the rafters. Chefs bustle in the kitchen below, preparing charcuterie, conserves and honey from the surrounding farms and hives. It’s a pretty blissful existence, living out my childhood fantasies [...]
This Barcelona hotel has a beautiful rooftop pool and great food June 10, 2025 To read recent headlines, it’d be easy to believe Barcelona had become little more than a tourist hellscape these days, with water pistols fired at Sagrada Familia visitors and a mass antitourism demonstration planned for this weekend. Certainly, many signs of overtourism in the city are visible – the weekend crowds on La Barceloneta Beach [...]
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross review: The tough truck with a soft side June 10, 2025 Isuzu had its best year to date for new vehicle sales in 2024, with more than 6,500 examples of the D-Max pickup finding homes in the UK. However, the Japanese marque could face a tougher challenge in future, thanks to changes to how double cab pickup trucks are treated by HMRC. The changes make double [...]
Fathers Day gifts for wine loving dads June 9, 2025 In general, I am against the gendering of beverages. These days it seems a little embarrassing to pigeon-hole prosecco for hen dos and cognac for city boys. Jon Bon Jovi has a rosé, Hampton Water and the World Whiskies Awards 2025 honoured Stephanie Macleod as Master Blender of the Year. Let us be clear: everyone [...]
Microsoft announces new Xbox Ally handheld consoles – here’s what we know June 9, 2025 Microsoft has announced two new handheld games consoles, the ROG Ally and the Ally X, which will be released later this year. The new consoles will allow users to access their Game Pass libraries on the go, providing competition to the newly-released Nintendo Switch 2 and the more established Valve Steam Deck. Microsoft has been [...]
Cocktails in the City turns 10: everything to know as London festival returns June 9, 2025 Cocktails in the City celebrates its 10th anniversary this July with two weekends of events uniting the best of the city’s mixology scene. The capital’s cocktail industry comes together on 10 – 12 July and 7 – 9 August in Bedford Square Gardens in Bloomsbury, bringing together mixologists from some of the capital’s best bars. [...]
Beyoncé London review: the protest vibe feels a bit thin June 6, 2025 Beyoncé London review: there’s no denying that belt, even if the protest aesthetic doesn’t quite work No one can doubt Beyoncé. At least, not in terms of her belt and ability to deliver an incredible show. Give her any piece of music from operatic to country, and as she proved last night in London, she [...]
A new James Bond has been revealed for 007: First Light – and he’s 26 June 5, 2025 Amid the endless chatter about who might eventually assume the role of James Bond in the movie franchise, there has finally been some news. An official new James Bond has been announced, and he’s young at 26. He’ll be appearing in a forthcoming Playstation game called 007: First Light that is being released in 2026 [...]
Fiddler on the Roof review at the Barbican: the most exquisite misery June 5, 2025 Fiddler on the Roof review: ★★★★★ It isn’t officially summertime until the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre drops a five-star musical. In 2023 it was La Cage Aux Folles and last year their gently simmering Fiddler on the Roof raised the stakes. For summer 2025 Shucked was another smash, but back to Fiddler on the [...]