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Best Portable Picnic Cocktail Sets

Fancying a cocktail whenever, wherever? Then let’s take a look at our portable picnic cocktail sets so you can make your favorite tipple anywhere.

Best Jiggers for Making Cocktails

Often used but often overlooked – the humble jigger is the quintessential measure for preparing your favorite cocktail but what do you need to look for in the best jiggers? Coming in double-ended egg-cup shapes they typically have a 1 oz and ½ oz capacity gauge or a 1½ oz and ¾ oz measure. European […]

Drinks

Best Blended Whiskey

Today we are looking at the best blended whiskey you can buy today. We’ve chosen something to suit every pocket and are confident you will find something perfect for your palate. In our last whiskey article we reviewed the best whiskey glasses, now we need something to pour into them!

Essential Glassware for Home Bars

6 Best Goblet Beer Glasses

The best Goblet Beer Glasses is part of our continuing series of up-to-the-minute glass reviews for our strong beers and ales. Our previous review article covered the best French wine glasses, you could buy for your hard-earned bucks.

8 Best French Wine Glasses

The best French Wine Glasses is part of our continuing series of up-to-the-minute glass reviews for tasty tipples. Our previous review article covered the best whiskey glasses, you could buy for your hard-earned bucks.

5 Best Pool Wine Glasses

Today we look at the best pool wine glasses, those essential glasses for outdoor and pool-side pursuits.

9 Best Whiskey Glasses

We previously looked at the cool shot glasses, in this article we are going to cover our choice of best whiskey glasses available now.

11 Best Wine Decanters

We previously looked at the best whisky decanters, in this article we are going to check out our favorites from the best wine decanters available today.

Must Have Bar Equipment

Top 5 Best Mini Kegerators

We previously looked at the best whiskey glasses, in this article we are going to cover something a little different: our choice of best mini kegerators available today.

8 Best Wine Aerators

We previously looked at the best wine decanters, in this article we are going to check out our favorites from the best portable wine aerators available today.

The Best Portable Ice Makers for Small Gatherings

On a hot day, there are very few indulgences as welcome as a cold drink. And when you’re lounging in the back yard with your best friends, nothing can bring the party to a grinding halt like running out of ice cubes – you need a portable ice maker.

How to Choose the Best Corkscrew

What is the best corkscrew? Surely they are all much of a muchness, right? Wrong. As with most products your choice of corkscrew affects your enjoyment of the owning and drinking experience. A cheap, poor quality corkscrew can break under torsion, with repeated use or you might end up with the cork crumbling and no-one […]

Drinks Storage

The Best Built-in Wine coolers

We all want our wines to taste their best when we serve them so it’s vital they are stored well. A good quality built-in wine fridge or wine cooler will do just that and look great in your kitchen! If you love your reds and whites then you need to look for a dual zone […]

The Best Freestanding Wine Coolers

Even the most casual of oenophiles or wine drinkers know about serving white wines chilled and reds at room temperatures. The situation is a little more nuanced today with examples like sparkling red Shirazes joining the ranks of the ‘best served chilled’. What if you want to keep your wine in the best condition for […]

Best Wine Racks 2020

Let’s take a look at some of the best wine racks on the market. We’ll cover a range from the popular wall-mountable wine racks, counter top versions and the standalone types. The wall mounted wine racks are particularly popular because of their convenience and space-saving benefits in the kitchen. From modest capacity to those that […]

Bar Furniture

Best Poker Tables for your Home Bar

Every good home bar needs great entertainment and what better way to enjoy a cocktail than with friends playing Texas Hold’em? And for that you need a poker table, so sit back and take a read of the best poker tables for your home bar.

Best Designer Bar Stools

Designer bar stools complement the best home bars and are a highlight of the whole experience. You need a comfortable, classy seat to enjoy your cocktails and spirits in a great atmosphere.

Guide to Bar Tables for Your Home Bar

Setting off your home bar is the essential bar table. Whether you serve drinks to your friends from behind it or you use it as a focal point for your get-togethers, a great bar table is a must-buy. In this review article we cover budget-friendly purchases all the way up to the $500 mark – […]

Home Bar Accessories

8 Best Beer Bottle Coolers

We previously looked at the best mini kegerators, in this article we are going to cover something similar but different: our choice of the best beer bottle coolers available today – we’re all about the frosty this month!

5 Best Home Brew Beer Starter Kits

Mixstix.com is reader-supported. We may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through any of our links. We previously looked at the best whiskey glasses, and now we are now checking out the best in home brewing beer kits.