September 30, 2026
No. Tequila, whisky, gin and vodka are shelf-stable and need no fridge. When chilling helps, when it mutes flavour, and which bottles must go in once opened.
Read More September 29, 2026
The best housewarming drinks gifts give something to open tonight and something to keep. Ideas by type of household, and how to send a gift to a new address.
Read More September 28, 2026
Most opened wine keeps three to five days in the fridge with the cork back in. Sparkling lasts one to three days, fortified wine weeks. A chart by wine style.
Read More September 27, 2026
Hennessy VS is aged at least 2 years, VSOP at least 4 and XO at least 10, counted from the youngest brandy in the blend. What changes in the glass by grade.
Read More September 26, 2026
A standard 75cl bottle of champagne pours six 125ml glasses, or five generous ones. A chart covering every bottle size, from 20cl to a 15-litre Nebuchadnezzar.
Read More September 25, 2026
Non-vintage champagne is at its best within 3 to 4 years of buying it; vintage lasts 5 to 10 years or more. How to store it and spot a bottle past its best.
Read More September 24, 2026
Yes. Drinks House 247 delivers to London hotels 24/7, usually in 30 to 45 minutes. Give the guest's name and room number; the recipient must be 18 or over.
Read More September 21, 2026
Most red wine shows best between 14 and 18°C — cooler than a heated UK room. A chart by style, and how long in the fridge actually gets you there.
Read More September 20, 2026
Most of what you pay for Clase Azul is the decanter — hand-made and hand-painted by artisans in Mexico. Here is the honest breakdown of the price.
Read More September 19, 2026
Yes, you can have alcohol delivered to a London office. How reception sign-off works, what to put on the address, and how to time a bulk order.
Read More September 18, 2026
Blanc de Blancs is champagne made only from white grapes. Blanc de Noirs is white champagne made from black grapes. Here is how they differ in the glass.
Read More September 17, 2026
Nine bottles covers a toast for 50 guests. If champagne runs all evening, allow 25. Full quantity tables for 20, 50, 100 and 150 guests.
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