A History of York Through the Medium of… Gin!

We recently discovered a Gin company that base their entire range on historical happenings and spooky stories from the fabulous city of York. As such a lovely base for some boozy stories, we invited Simon Henry from York Gin to write us this guest post, taking in some colourful characters from York’s past. 

Think of York and something historical will probably spring to mind: Romans, Vikings, a Gothic cathedral, Judy Dench ... 

York claims to be the most haunted city in Europe, wth ghost stories going back centuries. Even the city’s most famous chocolate companies are fairly aged;  Rowntrees were formed in 1862, while Terry’s goes back to 1767 and don’t get us started on the city’s premier gin company. Ok, maybe not the gin company (est. 2018), but York Gin’s motto is ‘History in the Tasting’ as it celebrates the city’s rich history and culture. Time for a little taste of history, perhaps?

The Romans

The Romans founded York - Eboracum in Latin - in 55AD. The most common varieties of apples and berries in Britain were introduced by the Romans, so it was only fitting for York Gin to take this inspiration for its fruit gin. They also asked Dame Professor Mary Beard for some help with their research and their Latin motto for the gin, ‘Veni, Vidi, Bibi’ (I came, I saw, I drank). Apparently, Mary likes a Roman Fruit Negroni. You can find the recipe for that and other gin cocktails on our website. 

The Vikings

The Vikings came next: Ivar the Boneless invaded the city on November 1, 866AD. 1118 years later, in 1984, the city opened its Jorvik Viking Centre (Jorvik was the invaders’ name for York) on the site of a famous archaeological dig. Today, its gift shop sells bottles of York Gin London Dry with garnish bags containing dried nettles and bilberries, both found on the site during the dig. Try this one for a little taste of Viking York.

Ghosts & Spirits

Ghosts have played a big part in York’s history - and they certainly play a large part in the lives of its many ghost tour guides today! The city’s Theatre Royal is home to one of the most famous of York’s spectres: the Grey Lady. Her ghost is said to haunt the site of the theatre since she died in tragic circumstances in the Middle Ages. In homage to this famous specture, The Grey Lady gin itself is distilled with Earl Grey tea and infused with blue pea flower to give it a haunting blue grey hue.

Outlaws

York has had its fair share of baddies, inspiring the dangerously strong (57% ABV) Outlaw Navy strength gin. The serving suggestion says: ‘Drink with ice, tonic … and care.’ Dick Turpin - horse rustler and highwayman - was hanged in the city and his grave lies within the city walls. Guy Fawkes, Gunpowder Plotter is an old boy of York’s St Peter’s School (which has never thrown a Guy on its annual bonfire out of respect for the former pupil). Mary Bateman, the ‘Yorkshire Witch’, was a swindler and poisoner from the 18th Century. After she was hanged, her skin was stripped from her body, dried and sold as lucky charms. The olden days, eh?

The Chocolate Orange

More tasteful than that previous bit of gore is York’s chocolate history - the story of the Terry's Chocolate Orange in particular. The Terry’s factory where the Chocolate Orange was invented and made from 1932 until 2005 is only a couple of miles from the York Gin distillery. A natural inspiration for our Chocolate & Orange Gin, we’ve made an unsweetened spirit with a rich chocolate and zesty orange character. The Terry family certainly won’t be turning in their graves. 

For more gin-tastic suggestions why not have a read of The Best Scottish Gins to Explore and 6 Perfectly Premixed Negronis?

Which Whiskies to Invest in - March Whisky Investment Index

By Colin Hampden-White 

Which whiskies should I invest in?

Once you have decided you would like to invest in whisky, the biggest question is going to be which distillery’s whiskies to invest in. Like the stock market, distilleries’ value and popularity go up and down, and this on-going set of articles aims to make the decision a little easier.

I am not a financial advisor, and I strongly suggest you also do your own research. That research may differ from mine and have a different result. There are also other rankings available and they will use a different formula from mine in determining a ranking.

I sort our ranking by looking at a few of the most popular whisky auction sites in the UK. Most whisky which is invested in is bought at auction and the results of auctions can tell us a great deal about the popularity and desirability of certain whiskies and brands. I look at the volume of whisky being sold from any particular distillery and also the average value from that distillery. Taking both these sets of data into account I then create a ranking which I will update once a month, as whisky auctions are generally held monthly.

For example, the most traded may be Macallan and at the highest prices. However, if the price increase is marginal over time, giving not much rise in price, then it will be lower down the ranking. I am looking for whiskies which are rising in price. It may be that a rarely traded distillery, which has had recent high increases in value, could be at the top of the rankings.

How can I invest in whisky?

In my experience whisky is a great investment and, like any investment portfolio, it should be varied. Rather than investing in one expensive bottle, I would suggest buying a few less expensive bottles from different distilleries and at different ages. This can make the process less daunting and a lot more fun. Some people collect certain vintages, or distilleries or regions, By doing this a portfolio can have a definite direction and hold more meaning.

I am including Japanese whisky in the rankings as the investment value in the right Japanese whiskies has become evident. I am not including bourbon, but lookout for a forthcoming article on bourbon about which are regularly the best to invest in. Bourbon has its own following, especially in America and some bottles rise in price quickly after release.

I think it is not useful to include expressions that are regular bottlings but are being auctioned as part of a collection, house clearance, and generally don’t fetch their retail price as they are very widely available. I understand this is subjective, but with my experience, I decided to cut off at around the £100 mark on most distilleries.

The rates below relate to how much of a percentage higher a distillery has been trading above the next. In the future, as we now have this index base mark, I will track the increase of each distillery over time as well as increase over each other.

Distillery Index

The Dalmore 9%
Rosebank Official Bottlings 4%
Bowmore 1%
Yamazaki 0.5%
Clynelish 5%
Springbank 1%
Karuizawa 1.5%
Bunnahabhain 1.5%
Glendronach (base)

To reiterate I am not a financial advisor, and please do your own research. I cannot be responsible for gains or losses. This is simply a guide that hopefully helps people in their whisky investment journey.

I would advise getting other expert advice and, if you are looking to invest in excess of £2,000, then looking at cask investment may be a good way to invest in whisky, and we suggest Cask Trade Ltd. Cask Trade helped us with sourcing for our 17 year old blended malt, and we know them to be a very professional outfit.

And always remember. At the end of the day, you can always drink it!

Bottles to Watch:

Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish

Mostly sold out around the world.

Size: 70cl
ABV: 53.9%
Find here: UK £2250

Bowmore 25 year old 1969

Already historic and produced in tiny numbers.

Size: 70cl
ABV: 43%
Find here: UK £2750

Springbank 21

As an annual release, these become historic and collectable.

Size: 70cl
ABV: 46%
Find here: UK £439.99 // US $499.99

Springbank 21 That Boutique-ey Whisky Company

Small batch and from a collectable brand

Size: 50cl
ABV: 47.5%
Find here: UK £339.95

Dalmore 40 year old 2018

Top of the tree, and a vintage 2018

Size: 70cl
ABV: 42%
Find here: £6,736.50

Dalmore 40 year old 2017

From top of the tree Damore as above, but from the sold out 2017 vintage.

Size: 70cl
ABV: 42%
Find here: UK £6750

8 Year old Clynelish from Simply Whisky

If you’d like to invest at a lower level, then good independent bottlings are a good choice.

Size: 70cl
ABV: 51.6%
Find here: UK £58.95

If you want to find out more about Scotch whisky then don’t forget to watch The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky on Amazon Prime now!

Tried & Tested: Tantalising Indian Tonics

By Tobias Gorn

This week, we have been on a mission to find the best Indian tonic water for your drinking pleasure. You’re welcome! We picked some of the bigger and smaller players and tasted them against each other both neat and with a splash of gin. Before all of that, however, how about a brief history lesson? Let’s take a look at the very definition of ‘tonic’ and ‘tonic water’ before we start the fun bit of tasting them.

What is tonic water?

We all love the romantic idea of gin and tonic being an essential medicine to survive everyday life and maybe it is right? Or at least it was once. The story of fighting malaria and making gin a bit more palatable is all well and correct. Add a bit of lemon so scurvy is out of the way and we are all having a quinine, vitamin C and gin-fuelled, fun colonial party somewhere in India or so. They say the 6 o’clock cocktail hour started out in the colonies, given that the malaria carrying mosquitoes were getting active that time of the day. The history and definition is fairly simple: mix your bitter quinine antimalarial powder with soda, add a bit of sugar to make it more palatable and some citrus to garnish it. The very definition of Indian Tonic Water is based on that recipe.

Modern tonic waters today have lower quinine levels. The question is then, where is the line between some random mixer concoction and proper tonic water? If we put a conservative hat on we should say that quinine – or at least a similar bitter substitute – makes tonic water what it is. If it is sickly sweet and fruity or floral with no bitterness, it is not a tonic water anymore in the classic interpretation and it will also likely alter the flavour of the spirit too much. Perhaps we should follow gin’s example? No juniper, no gin, so why not ‘no quinine, no tonic’?

Not just Gin

It’s worth noting at this juncture that tonic is a popular soft drink on its own. It might sound peculiar but I can recall summer holidays where my dad was enjoying some cold tonic water and as a kid, I could not understand why this bitter nonsense was enjoyable. Now I understand the old man, especially as I sit here with dozens of different samples in front of me. With or without alcohol, we should always look further afield than gin. Vodka and tonic, brandy and tonic and even whisk(e)y or tequila with some of our favourite quinine goodness make a refreshing highball. Tonic water is also great with some wine, vermouth and white port. And don’t forget the many alcohol-free, botanical ‘spirits’ appearing on the market wanting to be the G in the G& alternative T. Recently, a sample of Pentire Adrift found the way to the office and it was delicious with tonic water and a couple drops of lemon bitters. Very loveable indeed.

The Great Tonic Taste-off

Back to the old faithful: the Gin & Tonic. Really, this is the ultimate test for a good tonic, so in this test, we tried the tonics chilled and neat first then with a dash of London Dry Gin - all of them in similar amounts (ratio 2:1) to keep it fair and accurate. 

The criteria for a good tonic are: intensity of flavour, balance between sweet, bitter and acidity and how it works with a juniper-lead, simple London Dry Gin. We need intensity but not so much to change or overpower the spirit too much. The main and most important factor is balance between the aromatics and flavour components. Effervescence is also thrown into the mix here; we want to know how fizzy the drink is initially and how long it keeps its bubbles. Some start lower but may go longer. Others might drop their fizz rapidly. The effervescence has to be in balance and in relation with the rest of the aromas and flavours to justify itself.

This is the time to mention the container design. One would think the design and branding of the glass or plastic bottles or cans is crucial as most customers pick with their eyes, but it is a tad more complicated than that. A good name or stunning branding does not affect the taste, and level of fizz but it will change the minimum and optimum CO2 pressure level. So, it matters if it’s a crown cap, a screw cap on a small glass container, a can or bigger plastic bottle as this ultimately will have an effect on the effervescence. Cans are lighter but ultimately, they can be more limited on fizz level than glass bottles. Here are our findings below. This is not an exhaustive list; we deliberately left out most of the bad examples and those that are currently unavailable. 

Harvey Nichols Orange & Lavender Tonic Water 

The lavender comes across first on the nose. Crisp and fresh on the palate with a bit of citrus - citric acid? All natural. It has a weight to it and the bitterness is pretty subtle. The lavender comes back in the end - retronasal, probably. It is effervescent enough on the gentle end but it keeps its fizz nicely. With the gin, it goes nicely. Balanced between the gin and the mixer aromatics and it is pretty on the palate with just enough bitterness. Very nice and it is a great mixer as a dry tonic water. The only little thing is that one must like lavender to enjoy it. It is a premium tonic in a beautiful neat packaging.

Size: 200ml
Score: 8.5/10
Find here: £1.50

Schweppes Indian Tonic Water

Crisp and balanced with medium intensity and a nice bitterness. Fizzy and keeps its effervescence for a long time. It is the classic tonic water and there’s a reason for it. I enjoy when bloggers and other self-proclaimed experts try to say it is not good. It is the definition of a good Indian Tonic Water. Great? Very nearly. 

Size: 150ml
Score: 8/10
Find here: £4 for 12

Schweppes Crisp Tonic Water- Signature Collection

Pronounced on the nose, big on the palate with a big, bitter and zesty finish. It is a classic that can take on a wide variety of spirits. Dry and crisp despite the sugar level. People like to dislike the big brands, but this is just a really good example of crisp Indian Tonic Water and there’s a reason why Schweppes is still around today.

Size: 150ml
Score: 9.5/10
Find here: £4.25 for 8

The London Essence Original Indian Tonic Water

Herbal, botanical nose. It is very complex with floral and herbal notes. Not very bitter but it is pleasant and enjoyable with a dry finish. It is perhaps a bit further away from the classic Indian Tonic Water beaten track. Good for those who prefer less bitter tonics.

Size: 150ml
Score: 7.5/10
Find here: £3.50 for 6

Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water

Pretty shy on the nose and bittersweet on the palate. It has a sweet caramel note. The finish has lovely bitterness and some confectionery. It is popular and that is excellent but it could be made better. The burnt sugar taste is a bit overpowering. Not a winner for us this time but we can’t ignore its popularity.

Size: 150ml
Score: 7/10
Find here: £3.80 for 8

Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic Water

Aromatic and focused on the nose. Zesty dry start on the palate with plenty of appetising quinine. The sugar is well integrated with the citrus zest and bitterness. It is the most pronounced of the Indian Tonic Waters and it makes it versatile enough to take a wide range of gins on. Another great example when the sugar level can be higher if it is balanced by citrus zest and bitterness.

Size: 200ml
Score: 9.5/10
Find here: £6.49 for 6

Yorkshire Tonic

A zesty, crisp, full flavour example that we really liked. It is pronounced enough to make a truly great tonic but balanced between sugar, acidity and bitterness to support the gin greatly. Well done God’s own country! A great example of well balanced ingredients working nicely together.

Size: 200ml
Score: 8.5/10
Find here: £5.50 for 6

San Pellegrino Tonica

Refreshing, crisp and citric acid-led. It is bitter enough to be great as a tonic water and it is pleasant on the palate. Great with gin as a supporting act and a nice soft drink on its own. One would expect a tad more bitter from one of the nations that excels in fine, appetising bitter flavours in drinks. The effervescence is appropriate and persistent.

Size: 200ml
Score: 8/10
Find here: £3.30 for 4

Something a bit different: Bitter Lemon

If one increases (or overdoes) the citrus it becomes a Bitter Lemon; the slightly old-fashioned lemon tonic cousin of our classic Indian Tonic Water. Bitter lemon is a great mixer to go with slightly sweeter and/or fruitier gins and we hope it will come back to fashion soon as a great classic mixer. Here’s a personal favourite of mine:

Fitch & Leedes Bitter Lemon

A cloudy bitter lemon with a great citrus definition, plenty of bitterness and a moderate sweetness to balance the beautiful lemon peel and pith notes. It is crisper and bolder than an average lemon tonic and that makes it great with modern, bolder gins with a touch of sweetness.

Size: 200ml
Score: 9/10
Find here: £6.49 for 6

There are many more tonics and some are great and special by being different but still good enough to be considered as a suitable alternative like the Archibald, where quinine was replaced by gentian and other botanicals, or the Artisan Drinks Co’s Classic London Tonic or the Llanllyr Source from Wales including their Light Tonic Water expression. There are modern takes on this genre trying to get back to the classic tonic syrup heritage with a darker ‘natural’ colour and maybe less emphasis on bitterness or effervescence.  These can be great examples for a niche expression that can be cherished by open minded connoisseurs but can be easily misunderstood by consumers looking for a classic, clear fizzy example. If you are after the best in classic Indian tonics, however, we hope this little article helps you find inspiration.

Looking for some gin to mix with these delicious tonics? Then, have a look at 6 Gins Perfect for any Occasion or The Best Scottish Gins to Explore!

The Best Chocolate-themed Alcoholic Drinks

Goodbye, chocolate eggs. This Easter we’re getting our cacao fix from scrummy chocolate liqueurs, spirits, no-lo drinks and choco-themed wines. Whether your bag is moreish milk, creamy white or bitter dark, read on for our list of the finest chocolatey tipples out there:

Bottle Bar and Shop Cacao Martini

Fancy a chocolate martini, but can’t be bothered to make it? Enter, this pre-bottled pour from Catford-based Bottle Bar & Shop. With minimal effort comes maximum taste – just chill the bottle in the freezer, pour into a frosted glass and voilà! Ready-made chocolate vodka martini, rich in silky chocolate tones, and with a balanced sweetness from pure sugar cane. For the final flourish, add a twist of orange, then serve up to a crowd of friends in awe of your newfound ‘bartending’ skills.  

Size: 500ml
ABV: 20%
Find here: UK £28.00

Elephant Gin Orange Cocoa Edition

Terry’s Chocolate Orange obsessives, mark the 26th of March in your diary – because that’s when this new gin, marrying chocolate and orange, hits the shelves. Smooth and intensely aromatic, with roasted cacao nib and orange peel notes, this London Dry is – of course – more sophisticated than the classic chocolate stocking stuffer. Besides the rare African botanicals that are always used in Elephant Gin, whole organic Spanish oranges have been vacuum distilled to produce a supremely fresh pour that celebrates fruit as much as chocolate. And if that’s not enough to convince you, 15% of profits go towards saving elephants in Africa.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £32.90

Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Chocolate Cream Liqueur

If you’ve had Hotel Chocolat’s salted caramel chocolate before, you’ll know that it’s so good it should be X-rated. Well, this drink from the premium chocolate brand raises the bar further, combining the sea salt-flecked caramel and chocolate with vodka and cream. The result? A velvety, decadent liqueur that isn’t overly sugary, and really sings when it’s poured over ice. Hotel Chocolat jokes on its website not to drink the whole bottle in one go, which sounds ridiculous… until you taste it. Definitely not for those with weak willpower.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 15%
Find here: UK £22.00

Three Spirit Social Elixir

Technically this is not a spirit – because there’s not a drop of alcohol. What it is, however, is a drinkable ‘mood elevator’, made with natural ingredients such as yerba mate, lion’s mane mushroom, damiana and cocoa nibs, which combined are meant to get you feel relaxed, chatty and sociable. Unusually for a lot of non-alcoholic spirits, this one has real weight and taste: bitter notes of cacao blend with balsamic, Worcester sauce prune flavours, and a tea-like tannin. It’s interesting served over the rocks, but a splash of premium spicy ginger beer really brings out the subtle chocolatey character.

Size: 500ml
ABV: None
Find here: UK £24.95

Coole Swan

White chocolate lovers, we haven’t forgotten about you. Basically the Milkybar version of Baileys (shhhh – whisper it), this Irish-made cream liqueur blends single malt whiskey and Belgian white chocolate in one decadent bottle. Sweet, smooth and creamy, it’s also genuinely delicious, especially when served as you would a Bailey’s, over ice. Though we wouldn’t judge if you also drizzled this over vanilla or chocolate ice cream; poured it over a raspberry cheesecake; splashed some in your morning coffee…

Size: 700ml
ABV: 16%
Find here: UK £23.25

Bicerin Chocolate Liqueur

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This Italian chocolate liqueur, made in the northern Italian city of Turin, has been produced since the 19th century. And much like that iconic Italian chocolate – the Ferrero Rocher – it is a heady mix of chocolate and hazelnut (a combo known as giandujiotto). A winner for vegans as it doesn’t contain dairy, Bicerin is still thick and creamy, and flavourful. Many reserve this liqueur for chocolate martinis, but we are happy drinking it as the Ambassador himself would: simply chilled, with a pile of Rochers to hand. Look out for other versions too, such as white chocolate, chocolate orange, or – in what we call the unofficial ‘After Eight’ edition – chocolate peppermint.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 15%
Find here: UK £20.99

The Chocolate Block 2019, Boekenhoutskloof

No, it hasn’t actually got chocolate in it. But with such an evocative name, we couldn’t resist including this popular South African wine in our list. With its rich, dark berry character – all blackberries, plums and cherries – liquorice notes and smooth tannins, it kind of feels like the vinous equivalent of smooth dark chocolate. The Mediterranean varietals, including Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon are mostly to thank, though a wee splash of Viognier gives it lift. Just the stand-out match you need for your slap-up Easter feast.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.69%
Find here: UK £21.99 // US $29.99

For some great no-low suggestions take a look at these 6 delicious drinks and don’t forget to check out the perfect red wine to pair with roast beef!

Lockdown List: Companies running virtual wine & spirits tastings

With Lockdown not ending again for a while, we may as well try to see friends online over a glass or six. If you’ve been thinking about doing any form of online tasting, check out my tips for running your own wine tasting here. If you’d like a pro to lead you through the process and sort all your drinks for you, then here are some companies to support. Email me at helena@thethreedrinkers.com if you want to be listed!

If you’re a company looking for a private online tasting, please click here to get in touch. We are constantly updating this list.

Here are some other companies that offer mix of tastings you can join in with and private tastings you can do at home, online with your mates.

** 8th April - tasting tour of Stauning Distillery. **

Guests will be led on a tour of the beautiful state of the art, premium whisky distillery on Denmark's west coast as they uncover the unique and curious ways Stauning makes its wonderful whiskies - think floor malting, 24 small (and gorgeous) copper pot stills - resulting in truly special spirits. Stauning's very own storyteller Pernille Nielson, will guide guests through the tasting, as they explore the distillery and discover the world of this innovative Danish spirit. It's a super exciting and rare opportunity to see this Danish distillery, particularly with the travel bans at the moment, as well as enjoying some delicious drams. Each tasting kit includes three 50ml samples - one of each of Stauning's whiskies, Rye, Kaos and Peat - and a special Stauning tasting glass. Tickets are £35 and are available to purchase on Design My Night. The tour will start at 6:30pm.

Online Wine Tasting Club

Brand new venture, Online Wine Tasting Club send you five incredible wine samples every month through your letterbox, in their unique mini bag-in-box packaging. You can join a live wine tasting show / masterclass where they introduce you to the stories behind the wines, explain winemaking to you and take you on virtual tours of the vineyards and wine regions. Great fun and jargon-free, it is enjoyed by more than 1000 people every month. Prices start from £20 a month or £32 for a couple. Winner of a 2021 Drinks Retailing Award. Support a new, lockdown-born business!

onlinewinetasting.club

Feel Good Grapes

Run by the brilliant Mike Turner, Feel Good Grapes runs relaxed, private tastings for you, your friends and colleagues. Ideal for groups of 8-25, they can theme the tasting for you and send out all the wines based on your budget.

feelgoodgrapes.com

Huxley's Bar

Huxley's Bar UK, provide fun wine tasting and whisky tasting events in a virtual format. Our beautifully presented boxes delivered to your door are great as a group tasting or as a gift. You will receive our professionally made videos for each of your drinks or you can make your experience V.I.P and one of our experts will attend your Zoom Call. Huxley's Bar UK also provide pre-made cocktails delivered to your door.

Huxleysbar.co.uk

FORTIFY

FORTIFY is a wine & spirits appreciation and education company founded by Ali Finch, Drinks Director for the Angela Hartnett restaurant group. Hosting bespoke group tastings as well as one-off special events, these virtual masterclasses combine Sommelier insight and hospitality. Open discussion and questions are actively encouraged, from myth-busting & revealing insider knowledge, to offering pairing suggestions and getting downright nerdy when required.

fortifyws.com

Plonk Wine Co.

Join us for an exclusive, unforgettable, bespoke, virtual wine tasting event — tailored to impress, surprise and delight your clients, colleagues and customers. What sets us apart from the competition? Well, it’s simple. No one else offers the kind of wines that we do. 

plonkwine.co

The English Vine

You, your family, friends or colleagues, some amazing English wines and us. These aren't your usual stuffy wine tastings. We'll bring our best chat and let you really discover what our wines are about in a way that everyone can understand, even your Auntie Dora. We’ll even ask you to bring a beer (you’ll find out why on the day).

theenglishvine.co.uk

VineDrops

VineDrops is a virtual wine tasting platform that partners with independent vineyards to offer virtual events directly with the vineyards. Explore the history and heritage of these vineyards as you enjoy their wines in these interactive sessions.

www.vinedrops.co.uk

TastingOnline.co.uk

Bespoke tasting experiences with a crack team! Hold a tasting of anything, anything from wine, cider, beers, cocktails, Sake to no/low or a mix of all of them.

tastingonline.co.uk

Get Tasting

Get Tasting started almost 18 months ago (pre-lockdown) listing wine tasting experiences both virtual and in-person. We also list online and on-demand courses and have over a thousand wine tasting resources.

gettasting.com/virtual-wine-tasting-events

The Vine Untangled

Join experienced wine & spirit educator Tim Haslam for customised online tastings for you and your friends, relatives and work colleagues. Fun and informal, Tim will take you behind the scenes of the wine trade to understand some of the factors professional wine buyers take into account to bring the world's finest wines & spirits to your door!

thevineuntangled.com

Manchester Wine School

Owned by the wine writer and presenter Simon Woods, the Manchester wine school offers a range of online sessions, some in partnership with independent wine merchants, some “byo” style on a theme, specialist courses and masterclasses as well as WSET qualifications. We also offer private sessions for corporate clients and virtual private parties at home.

Manchester Wine School

Jackson and Seddon

Jackson and Seddon wine tastings are run by Rob the business owner and focus on the stories behind the wines and his experiences in finding each one personally and the people that put their heart and soul into producing them.

www.jacksonandseddon.com

Brixton Wine Club

This is not your Mum and Dad’s wine club. Brixton Wine Club sells premium wines, but in cans. Choose from a one off box or a monthly subscription and wine delivered straight to your door with tasting notes.

www.brixtonwineclub.com

VINGIN

Wine and gin cocktail tastings for private parties, corporate business and charitable tastings. We also run a weekly wine and gin club, which is currently a BYO format related to a theme, but soon moving to a postal service whereby we supply the wines and gin samples.

www.vingin.co.uk

Bolney Wine Estates

Bolney are offering a range of virtual tasting experiences including Classic & Luxury virtual tastings and private virtual wine tastings.  Afterwards, you can compete to become wine champion as your guide puts your newfound knowledge to the test with a fun quiz to finish! Bookable tastings as well as virtual tasting vouchers are available.

BolneyWineEstate.com

Rose Murray Brown MW

Regular online wine tastings (sometimes with winemaker as guest host) on some classics, such as Tuscan Reds, Christmas wines, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Small French Growers etc.

Rosemurraybrown.com

ThirtyFifty

This events team is hosting a series of virtual wine tastings via Zoom which are educational yet fun and a great way to socialise while increasing your wine knowledge during the current lockdown period. Vouchers available too!

www.thirtyfifty.co.uk

BiB Wine Company

BIB Wine Co are offering tasting boxes with 6 x 100ml samples as well as online tastings in December. One coming up on the 3rd Dec!

www.bibwine.co.uk

Brianne Cohen

Brianne runs a monthly public #virtualvino class as well as individual tastings. Her signature is a small-format tasting set sent to each attendees home for the class.

Briannecohen.com

Newcastle Wine School

Newcastle Wine School regular online tastings with local wine merchants and winemakers. 

Newcastlewineschool.com

Winebound

Entertaining wine tasting classes with wines delivered. led by Fabio Adler and his company.

winebound.designmynight.com

Caviste

Wine, spirits and festive tastings from this merchant based in Hampshire.

caviste.co.uk

Tipple-Talk

Tipple Talk is a virtual wine club covering a new region each month. 6 mini bottles delivered in advance of a webinar zoom. No subscription needed. Run by Katrina; an award-winning wine professional with over 8 years experience in the industry.

tipple-talk.com

Vineyards Wine Shop

Dorset wine shop running Instagram Live tastings and private tastings. Coming up: a Sherry tasting in a with Gonzalez Byass, plus ‘drinks cabinet staples’ in Dec and more!

Vineyardsofsherborne.co.uk

Virtual Tastings

Offering private tastings showcasing our collection of unique, lesser-known wines (as well as ciders and gin!)

virtualtastings.co.uk

Enjoy Discovering Wine

Tastings for fun and WSET courses online! Open to all in the UK & Europe. WSET Diploma worldwide.

enjoydiscoveringwine.com

Unicorn & The Vine / Wine At Home

Luisa is a certified WSET Wine Educator who runs interactive virtual tastings for corporates or to connect friends and family. Wines and cheeses delivered to the door! Wine from Wine at Home.

Unicornandthevine.com / wineathome.org

BeerGinVino

Occasional masterclasses on Gin, Wine, Beer and other Spirits. Next up: SkyWave Gin on 3rd Dec. beerginvino.com

Occitanie Wine School

An 11-episode series that’s easy to catch-up with on YouTube. offering and insight into the wine regions of Occitanie, bringing to life its top performing, distinctive appellations. 

suddefrance.co.uk

Online Spirits Tastings and Masterclasses

Sky Wave Gin

Sky Wave Gin create bespoke gin themed corporate virtual events for you and your clients or friends through the magic of the internet. Our virtual events can run for 1 hour as a stand alone event or can  incorporate a new product demo or corporate announcement followed by a 45 minute Virtual Gin Tasting session – both are led by Sky Wave Gin’s Master Distiller with a curated gin tasting, quiz, fun facts and a Q&A section. Follow them on Instagram @SKYWAVEGIN and see more on the web address below.

skywavegin.com/virtual-gin-tasting

York Gin

York Gin are running regular events on Zoom featuring all six of our gins, mixers and garnishes, snacks and surprises. Hosted by two of our experts who normally do the tastings in our beautiful Tudor shop in York.
yorkgin.com/product/york-gin-night-in-tasting-zoom

TastingOnline.co.uk

Bespoke tasting experiences with a crack team! Hold a tasting of anything, anything from wine, cider, beers, cocktails, Sake to no/low or a mix of all of them.

tastingonline.co.uk

Liberated Liquid

Fine Whisky, Gin & Rum masterclasses by @LiberatedLiquid using stocks from their city bars. Liberatedliquid.com

BeerGinVino

Occasional masterclasses on Gin, Wine, Beer and other Spirits. Next up: SkyWave Gin on 3rd Dec. beerginvino.com

Virtual Tastings

Offering private tastings showcasing our collection of unique, lesser-known wines (as well as ciders and gin!)

virtualtastings.co.uk

Online Beer Masterclasses

BeerGinVino

Occasional masterclasses on Gin, Wine, Beer and other Spirits. Next up: SkyWave Gin on 3rd Dec. beerginvino.com

TastingOnline.co.uk

Bespoke tasting experiences with a crack team! Hold a tasting of anything, anything from wine, cider, beers, cocktails, Sake to no/low or a mix of all of them.

tastingonline.co.uk

not an online virtual whisky tasting as such, I still think it is relevant to the lockdown list considering the product was developed during and for the purposes of lockdown!

Angel Share Artworks

We are reinventing the whisky flavour chart to enhance the whisky tasting experience at home. Whether you are looking to train your senses or display unique whisky wall art, an Angel Share Artwork is a fantastic addition to the enthusiasts’ collection. While not an online tasting, it will enhance any that you do!

www.AngelShare.Art

For a list of tastings you can join in with, Spitbucket.net have compiled a huge database of tastings that are happening online, with over 7400 tasting listed since May! Check out VirtualWineEvents.com. Another list to peruse is grapegathering.com

Mother’s Day Gift Guide For Drinks Lovers

Words by Helena Nicklin

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to share some of the cheeky treats that have caught my eye over the past month. Be it subscriptions, bottles, chocolates or glassware, there is a little something here to suit everyone, whether you are a mum or not!

Stir-Up Cocktail Subscription Membership

How about getting her a cocktail subscription box for 1, 3 or 6 months? Each smart Stir-Up box contains the ingredients needed to make 4 cocktails and is delivered directly to the recipient’s door with easy to follow instructions included. Learn how to mix a new classic cocktail each month and discover fun facts about the drink, the best place to drink them, and enjoy their curated playlist to put you in the mood for stirring and shaking. There’s also a follow along ‘how to’ video for each month’s featured cocktail. 

Find here: £29.95 a month

Women & Wine prints

I discovered Judith Clara on Instagram recently and fell in love with her Women & Wine prints, each drawn by hand in a single stroke. Choose from red or white wine, landscape or portrait formats and three different sizes. I bought three to make a trilogy! They are just beautiful and it’s a great way to support an up and coming artist.

Find here: From 15 EUR

Gosnell’s BEE KIND TO YOURSELF bundle

Created by the team behind the premier modern mead brand Gosnells, this little bundle of luxury includes two mead-scented bath bombs, a beeswax candle, a can of chilled mead and a mini pot of orange blossom honey. Hops have long been used in beer (and mead) production, but they have relaxing properties of their own and Hibiscus Flowers can be used in skin treatments to give a stunning, natural youth-boost! Choose your bundle in either Hopped green or Hibiscus pink and get a handwritten note with it. 

Find here: £16 (+p&p) 

Set of 2 Geometric Glasses

Perfect for making any drink feel like a treat, even a simple glass of water! I love this pair of gold, geometric glasses from Root7. Thick, 100% hand-blown glass gives them a sturdy feel while the lip has been crafted to provide a satisfying drinking experience. Available with a gold edge or a matte black edge.

Find here: £20.75

Laylo - Beautiful Boxed Wine

Boxed wine can be beautiful both inside and out and a box is infinitely more sustainable than heavy glass bottles. This delicious, easy-drinking Rioja punches well above its price tag and looks beautiful on your countertop at the same time. The first in the range, the Laylo team source the wines directly from smaller producers they know and love and are dedicated to more environmentally packaging. The wine also stays fresh for up to six weeks  - not that you will have much left by then! 

Find here. £34.99

Wild Life Botanicals - Ultra-low alcohol ‘Bubbles with Benefits’

The perfect fizz when you want a drink but don’t want the hangover. These two, immensely refreshing 0.5% alcohol wines have super fine, elegant bubbles and complex aromas and flavours from a plethora of benefit-giving herbs and extractions, from Ashwagandha to Zinc. There is a sweetness there but not too much and they really do feel like a treat. They comes in white (nude) and blush (rosé) and are beautifully packaged. Perfect for gifts and super with Sunday lunch. 

Find here: £15 each

Amedei Chuao Chocolate X Gusbourne Sparkling Rosé

Cartografie are the new, sophisticated chocolatiers in town who think of terroir for chocolate just like winemakers do for wine. In this limited edition Mother’s Day pack, Kae and Sven have taken the silkiest Venezuelan chocolate from Amedei, turned it into a water ganache with a slight sprinkle of sea salt and perfumed it with an English blackcurrant eau de vie from Capreolus. It’s fruity and tangy with a thin shell. They say “think about a kirsch chocolate bonbon but with flavours of an English country garden.” Yum! Match these 12 gorgeous, hand-made chocolates with a bottle of one of England’s finest sparkling rosé wines from Gusbourne in Kent. Gift wrapping available too. 

Find here: £35 for the Chocolates or £80 with the Gusbourne too

100 Prosecco Recipes Book + Bottega Prosecco Gold Bottle

From aperitifs to desserts, this book is a collection of recipes accompanied by many stories and curiosities. More than that though is a journey through the Prosecco hills, just north of Venice. Put together by Sandro Bottega of the well-loved Prosecco brand Bottega. Proud of the land and the riches it offers, Sandro wanted to pay homage to the straightforward, hard-working people who live there and who have created and still preserve its cuisine and its culture. With its stunning, mirrored gold cover, it makes the perfect gift along with the iconic golden bottle itself. 

Find the Bottega Gold Prosecco gift pack with two glasses here: £34.99
Find the recipe book here 

Kylie Minogue Wild Rosé Hamper

A perfectly pitched, limited edition hamper where every touch was personally selected by Kylie herself. Inside the large wicker hamper with its hand embroidered lining and detail, you’ll find a  bottle of Kylie Minogue Côtes de Provence Rosé, her Signature Rosé, a Kylie corkscrew, 2 bespoke wine glasses, the Fine Cheese Co English farmhouse cheddar, chutneys for fig fruit, rosemary & sea salt dark chocolate, Yorkshire chardonnay crisps, Yorkshire sweet and salty popcorn, rosemary olive oil, orange candy and mandarin orange crisps. Bring it on!

Find here: £149

Best Wines for a Beef Sunday Roast

Fluffy Yorkies, crispy spuds, slivers of tender beef… who doesn’t love a Sunday roast? And it tastes even better when you’re washing it down with a cracking wine. Read on for some top grape varieties guaranteed to match the meaty gorgeousness of a beef Sunday roast, whether or not you choose to smother yours in gravy…

Cabernet Sauvignon

Are you a Sunday roast purist? Then you can’t go wrong with Cabernet Sauvignon – perhaps the most classic match there is. It really makes the beef shine; the wine’s tannins and structure hold up brilliantly against the meat’s robust texture and help bring out its flavour. Styles of Cabernet vary quite a bit depending on where they’re from, so shop (and sip) around to find one you like. Those from Bordeaux are typically lighter than those form the sunny ‘New World’ and are often blended with Merlot, so expect a balance of lovely black and red fruit. California, meanwhile, is known for bold and powerful, age-worthy fruity numbers and if you want something in the middle, look to South Africa, Chile or Southern France.

Affordable: Apothic Cabernet Sauvignon UK £9 // US $8.98
Mid-Tier: Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon UK £21.50 // US $25.19
Top-End: Mt Brave UK £79.99 // US $99.99

Malbec

This one’s a bit of a no-brainer. Argentina, where some of the world’s best Malbecs are made, also produces some of the world’s best beef so, obviously, the two will go together! Inky and rich, Malbec’s soft tannins and juicy, ripe sweetness make it a good pairing with everything else you’ve got going on the plate too, such as roasted carrots and crisp roasties. Don’t just stick to Argentina though; try Malbecs from Chile or for a more savoury, structured style, head to Cahors in the south of France, which is in fact the grape’s original homeland (and where it is known as cot).

Affordable: Tesco Finest Argentinian Malbec £8
Mid-Tier: Bramare Malbec Lujan de Cuyo £29.44 // US $39.99
Top-End: Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino UK £81.95 // US $119.99

Shiraz / Syrah

Whether in its more concentrated, richly-fruited, juicy and peppery form (Shiraz) or a more meaty, herbaceous style (Syrah), this versatile grape variety is a delicious match for beef. Old-World style Syrahs such as those from the grape’s original home in the Northern Rhône, can often be quite savoury and earthy, so make a good match for the all-important side veg (carrots, parsnips, you name it). Meanwhile, wines labelled as Shiraz, usually from Australia, are typically robust and juicy enough to make the beef stand out. Great halfway styles between the two classics can be found in California or cool climate, Northern Chile.

Affordable: McGuigan Reserve Shiraz £6
Affordable: The Black Stump Durif Shiraz £11.99
Mid-Tier: Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz UK £29.95 // US $27.99
Top-End: Mclaren Vale Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz UK £89.97 // US $121.88

Grenache

It’s not hard to love Grenache. This grape’s got plenty of body, great for meaty dishes like Sunday roast beef but, thanks to soft tannins and lower acidity, it’s also seriously approachable and fruity (read: dangerously drinkable) with notes of wild strawberry and spice. You can easily sip it before, during and after the meal – it’s just as tasty on its own as it is with food, so it’s a prime pick if you’re draining a few bottles with friends over a pub meal where everyone has ordered something different. Spanish wines will label it as Garnacha, while Australian or Rhone ‘GSM’ blends see it blended with Syrah/Shiraz and Mourvedre, aka Mataro.

Affordable: Waitrose Cotes du Rhone Villages £7.99
Mid-Tier: Anayón Garnacha £22.15
Top-End: Orin Swift 'Abstract' UK £39.99 // US $37.99

Tempranillo

One word: Rioja. Savoury, spiced and bursting with strawberry, licorice and leather notes, this medium-bodied wine basically goes with loads of different foods and that means every bite of your sautéed cabbage (if you like that kind of thing with your roast) is going to taste just as great as those roasted potatoes or green beans. While the region of Rioja offers us the most famous expression of Tempranillo, you’ll also find the grape grown elsewhere in Spain and in countries like Australia, where styles are sometimes fuller and more juicy, with chocolate and black fruit notes.

Affordable: Il Carretto IGT Rosso di Puglia £8.75
Mid-Tier: Altos de Baroja Rioja Joven £10.95
Top-End: Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja £48.95

Pinotage

South Africa’s flagship red grape, brooding, earthy Pinotage will give love to the roasted, charred flavours on your plate with its plum, blackberry and dark cherry flavours. Don’t be put off by the ‘burnt rubber’ character that it’s sometimes described as having; the very best-made wines have plenty of fruit, structure and, as they age, develop notes of smoke and spice., especially when you choose a more premium wine made from older vines.

Affordable: Swartland Private Collection Pinotage £8.29
Mid-Tier: The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage £22.90
Top-End: Hamilton Russell Ashbourne £37.95

Sangiovese

Even if you’re not fully ‘au fait’ with the Sangiovese grape, you’ve probably drunk it. For example, ever had Chianti or a Brunello? This Italian grape’s fresh acidity and earthy character makes it infinitely matchable with food, and it can take on a trad British roast just as successfully as Nonna’s finest lasagne. It’s also one of the rare grapes that loves acidic tomato sauces, If you’re looking for something quirkier, try Sangiovese grown in California (you’ll find some interesting takes in the Napa Valley) or Australia. 

Affordable: Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana UK £11.15 // US $12.99
Mid-Tier: Le Volte dell' Ornellaia £28.99
Top-End: Antinori Tenuta Tignanello 'Marchese Antinori' Chianti Classico Riserva UK £34.79 // US $49.99

Looking for some fun Easter drinks gifting? Why not try these Delicious Chocolate Alcoholic Drinks and while you’re at it why not check out these Epic Whisky and Chocolate Pairings?

Health & Wellness Gizmos & Gadgets

Written by Aidy Smith

Technology has long been a passion of mine – and I’m always trying to get to grips with the latest gizmos and gear we can get our hands-on. In this issue, I want to focus on some new releases that will help you with your health and wellbeing as we enter some of the most testing months ahead. We’re nearly at the end of the tunnel, but the suggestions below will help make things that bit easier as you navigate any anxiety and stress you may be feeling. Here are some of the top-spec tech, gizmos and a couple of cheeky treats on the market right now.

OTO CBD Sleep Drops & Pillow Mist

For those who are restless or having difficulty sleeping each night, OTO is the benchmark of quality when it comes to CBD products. Their pillow mist contains a combination of CBD, lavender, roman chamomile and vetiver with the sleep drops produced from lavender, butterfly pea flower, field mint and CBD. Both have a distinct purpose to help alleviate stress, anxiety and pain while offering a host of other benefits given the distinct ingredients. From healing properties and enhancing memory capacity to a plethora of antioxidants and vitamins. Tested and tried by someone who suffers from insomnia. I can happily tell you; they work.
Find here: Sleep drops £69 and Pillow Mist £98

SEGA Flux

There’s nothing quite like looking up at the stars, completely in awe of the ever-expanding universe. Thanks to SEGA, you can now do this at home. For anyone thinking this may be a bit gimmicky, it’s not. It may be created by ‘Sega Toys’ but the reality is a planetarium created by world-renowned Japanese innovator, Takayuki Ohira who has spent decades in this field. As the evening draws in, thousands of stars allow you to completely unwind, reduce your anxiety levels and feel at one with yourself. Over 30 disks are available should you wish to have a different scene. From shooting stars to planets and even the aurora borealis.
Find here: £169

Somnox Sleep 

The idea of sleeping with a robot might make you feel a little uncomfortable at first, but the technology behind this has been proven to help those who suffer from being unable to sleep. Controlled breathing has always been a technique to clear our mind and calm ourselves when feeling anxious, but it turns out the same thinking allows us to sleep easier too. This sleep robot essentially guides you into rhythmic breathing with its life-like expanding and deflating breathing program. Completely natural, there is no need for medicine to help you drift off – users have reported feeling safe, secure and comforted when next to Somnox, helping them drift off into a peaceful sleep with better, deeper relaxation resulting in more energy.
Find here: UK//US £499

Cartografie Chocolates

You may be wondering why chocolate and wellness are in the same category but there’s a good reason – it’s all to do with endorphins. Turns out quality cocoa causes our brain to release a surge of endorphins, which upon interacting with receptors in our brains cause a surge of euphoria. Let me be clear– your average bar of Cadbury’s is NOT going to have the same effect. What I’m talking about is the purest possible form of quality and indulgence, handcrafted with cocoa sourced directly (and ethically) from top cacao farmers. Head Chocolatier, Kae Shibata is no stranger to this world, having spent much of her career in some of London’s most reputed 5-star hotels. Each chocolate celebrates the unique expression of region, couverture and cocoa bean variety. With their elegance and refined taste, these are without question the best chocolates I’ve tasted. The latest venture of Kae Shibata, Sven Britt-Hanson and Daniela Nunzi-Mihranian will send your tastebuds to a whole new level.
Find here: From £7

Click & Grow

The past 12 months have been… yes, we won’t even go there. While 99% of the population took up making banana bread, those with gardens decided to plant flowers and herbs – how successful they were is another story. While we weren’t all lucky enough to have an outdoor space to unwind, Click & Grow has brought the greenery to us. This revolutionary technology is like an indoor greenhouse, allowing you to grow seed to plant or flower in as little as two weeks. Tried and tested, we can happily swear by it.
Find here: Machines start from £85

La Marzocco Linea Mini

Routine is so important, and it starts from the moment we wake up and begin our day. I’ve been a huge coffee fan for years and tested many machines – but my preference has always led me to a craft Italian producer called La Marzocco. The Linea Mini is based on their classic machine which is used and accoladed by thousands of top baristas across the planet. Having that same technology be a part of your in-home ritual gives you a sense of quality kickstarts each day on top form. It’s not often I have an emotional bond with a kitchen appliance, but this is the exception. With custom panels, auto turn-on via your phone app and an array of other benefits to make your life easier and your coffee better, this is the top machine on the market. Welcome to the espresso revolution.
Find Here: UK £3,690 // US $5400

Parks Candles

There’s just something about the way Parks create their candles that makes me feel so wholesome and comforted. Whether I’m working from home and need a boost of energy, in the bath and want to melt into pure relaxation or just want a background scent that keeps my cortisol levels down and my serotonin up – they’ve got it all. My personal favourites are Feu de Bois, Amber, Tobacco & Leather and of course Bourbon & Maple – but I’m sure you’ll fall in love with something that resonates with you too.
Find here: UK £10+ // US $15+

Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffusers  

One thing I learnt by spending so much time at home in 2020 is that scent is crucial to our mental health and wellbeing. Whether it’s flowers, candles or something more permanent, we all need that little something to help make the same environment more bearable to be in. Enter, Vitruvi. Brought to us by a sibling duo of scent experts who have intertwined the world of botanicals to produce a number of essential oils to lighten up our mood, mind and day-to-day happiness. With blends, single origin and essential oil collections, there’s a heck of a lot of scents to choose from. I for one am rather excited about welcoming 2021 by enhancing more senses than my tastebuds. It’s time to let smell become an even more important part of mental health. 
Find here: UK £84+ // US $119+

Phillips Hue Lighting

I was first introduced to Philips Hue about 5 years ago and it has changed my life. We often disregard just how important lighting is and the effect it has on our moods. Philips Hue hits every colour on the colour spectrum and comes in a variety of lightbulbs for existing fighting, standalone lamps and even strip lighting. You can create a variety of ambient lighting moods for waking up to give you energy, peace-time for a little midday meditation or nap time and as the evening rolls around to calm your senses and get you ready for a good night’s sleep. Their app allows you to control everything seamlessly via smart devices such as Google and Alexa and there are a plethora of in-app functions to get the most out of your tech. I cannot recommend these more highly.
Find the full range here

NeoRhythm

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapies are becoming an increasingly popular alternative therapy. It may sound a little off-putting to send electromagnetic fields pulsing through your body, but it’s completely safe and the benefits are both scientifically backed and supported. Essentially, this is a non-invasive therapy normally used to stimulate your muscles and increase recovery which, in turn, enhances performance. NeoRhythm uses this exact technology to target the brain, without you needing to visit a clinic. This revolutionary PEMF device has a number of functions, allowing you to feel relaxation, rejuvenation or synchronization from the comfort of your own home. We exercise to keep fit – why not start with the brain?
Find here: UK £220 // US $299

Theragun PRO

Over the past year we’ve had to motivate ourselves to work out. Whether it’s a PT over zoom, going for a run each day, or joining an app where you can do crunches in your living room, exercise hasn’t (or at least shouldn’t have) stopped. The Theragun Pro is our answer to when we overdo it or just need a bit of recovery. PRO puts the power of a professional-grade treatment in the hands of everybody, delivering up to 60 lbs of no-stall force. Functions like QuietForce Technology and Active Torque Control make this the most innovative product within its category. If you’ve overdone it – Theragun will see to it. From advanced ergonomics to continuous battery life, they’ve thought about everything.
Fing here: UK £549 // US $599

IonFlow 2.0 Signature

If there’s one thing we learnt in 2020 it’s that we really don’t like viruses. We also learnt (hopefully) how to keep a cleaner home and a clearer mind. But it’s not just about clean surfaces and a nicely made bed. More than 90% of particles in the air are smaller than PM0.1, many of which are harmful like dust, mould and viruses. IonFlow 2.0 keeps the very air we breathe pure. This air cleansing device has a 99.94% ultra-fine particle reduction, getting rid of harmful elements that surrounded us. The result is a genuinely clearer space, mindset and not to mention the countless health benefits that arise as a result. It also looks pretty damn sexy too.
Find here: £495