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Rob Buckhaven holding a bottle of Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre's new gin, with images of the gin in cans on the left. The images are all on an orange background

I laughed at the idea of Snoop Dogg making gin — until I tried it

Food 21 hours ago By Rob Buckhaven

Pretty woman holding glass with tasty and cold kombucha. Healthy refreshment vegan drink

Alcohol is linked to cancer and kills over 20,000 a year - so why do we still drink?

Health 1 day ago By Claie Wilson

Rob Buckhaven holding limes up to his eyes, surrounded by bottles of absinthe

The green fairy is back — welcome to the absinthe renaissance

Food March 29, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Most expensive pints in UK revealed after cost hikes push average price over £5

Politics March 24, 2025 By Craig Munro

Toast with wine at a wedding

We want a sober wedding but our guests don't know the truth

Lifestyle March 24, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

? Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 15/02/2024. Staffordshire, UK . The home of ERICA CROMPTON (43) , pictured in the upstairs guest suite, and her partner Paul Nicholls (42), in Silverdale . Photo credit : Joel Goodman

My hard work finally paid off - then I had to move home

Families March 24, 2025 By Erica Crompton

Rob Buckhaven and bottles of Aldi wine on a colourful background

The £9 Aldi wine that'll be living in my ice bucket throughout spring

Food March 28, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven and his friend Clara Batten posing with Jason Momoa.

I went on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa — he was even cooler than expected

Food March 15, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven holding a glass of wine, with three bottles of wine on the right-hand side and a green vineyard background

I'm a drinks writer — don't write off these end-of-season wines under £10

Food March 11, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Britney Spears attends Pre-GRAMMY Gala in silver dress

Britney Spears sparks concern with post about drinking habits to deal with 'abuse'

Showbiz March 7, 2025 By Lillie Rohan

NIO Cocktails

Celebrate at home this Mother’s Day with NIO’s pre-made cocktails (and get 20% off too)

Shopping March 11, 2025 By Maisie Bovingdon

I didn’t think we were cruising types, until we tasted the wine on board this ship

Food March 1, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven, next to bottles of savoury drinks for the culinary cocktail trend on a grey background.

I'm a drinks writer and think everyone should give 'fooze' a try

Food February 22, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Exterior of the Raffles London at The OWO / Old War Office Building in London.

I went to the world's best hotel and discovered a secret in the basement

Travel February 19, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

Cocktails and beers and people drinking shots

Don't order a cocktail at the bar — try a 'baby drink' instead

Food February 17, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Alister Ross: Reconnecting with my brother after a decade apart has taught me the importance of being vulnerable

One trip to Poland with my brother fixed a 10-year rift

Families February 13, 2025 By Alister Ross

Church of England says non-alcoholic wine can't be used in communion

Only proper boozy wine can be used for communion, Church of England decrees

UK February 9, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Pastel millennial pink Valentine's day background with two champagne glasses on pink background with red and white heart shaped confetti. Flat lay, top view, copy space. Trendy retro 80's, 90's romantic backdrop

You can sip yourself horny with this surprising drink that 'increases libido'

Food February 8, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Lidl supermarket store exterior UK

Inside Lidl's £410,000 supermarket pub plans as shoppers predict 'carnage'

Food February 1, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

A composiite image of crisps, including Pringles, Skips and Kettle chips, beside an assortment of wine

Forget about wine and cheese — pair your drinks with these crisps instead

Food February 1, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

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