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Red wines in a wooden gift case for a London wedding

How Many Bottles of Wine Per Person at a Wedding?

октябрь 02, 2026

Plan half a bottle of wine per adult guest for the meal and three-quarters for a full day. A table by guest count, with the red, white and fizz split explained.

Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut champagne

How to Open Champagne Properly (Without the Explosion)

октябрь 01, 2026

Chill the bottle, keep a thumb on the cork, and turn the bottle rather than the cork. A step-by-step guide to opening champagne quietly and safely.

Gin bottle with fresh botanicals, how to store spirits

Should You Refrigerate Tequila, Whisky or Gin?

сентябрь 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.

Housewarming gift hamper with champagne, red wine and chocolates in a London home

Housewarming Drinks Gifts That Beat Flowers

сентябрь 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.

How Long Does Opened Wine Actually Last?

сентябрь 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.

Hennessy VS vs VSOP vs XO: What the Grades Actually Mean

сентябрь 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.

Bottle of Moët Ice Impérial champagne 75cl

How Many Glasses Are in a Bottle of Champagne?

сентябрь 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.

Dom Pérignon 2013 vintage champagne with gift box

How Long Does Champagne Last Unopened?

сентябрь 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.

Champagne gift box and two flutes in a London hotel room with a Tower Bridge view

Can You Have Alcohol Delivered to a Hotel in London?

сентябрь 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.

Bottle of Pinot Noir red wine, best served slightly cool

What Temperature Should Red Wine Be Served At? (Not Room Temperature)

сентябрь 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.

Clase Azul Reposado tequila in its hand-painted ceramic decanter

Why Is Clase Azul Tequila So Expensive?

сентябрь 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.

Corporate drinks gift boxes and champagne on a London office desk overlooking Tower Bridge

Alcohol Delivery to London Offices: How It Works

сентябрь 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.

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