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There’s nothing worse than a bad G&T so let this guide to the world's 10 top Gins guide you. Picture yourself heading into a bar and them pouring a low-quality gin into a small chipped tumbler then throwing warm cheap tonic on the top. That’s not a ‘proper’ Gin & tonic. Gin and tonic should be made with loving care, and of course, a…

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When you buy Champagne online at Corks Out you know you’re getting the best deal and what better time to grab a bargain than Christmas. Christmas and New Year are two of the biggest celebrations of the year and if there’s one time you’re going to splash out on the best then it’s December. We have many large brand names on offer in the lead …

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You love Gin right? Well who doesn’t. But now drinks experts are forecasting a large upturn in Vodka requests. Over the past years Vodka has had a bad rep, the cheap brands have de valued the product but now times are changing. People are starting to realise , that actually, vodka is a pretty nice drink. Not only does it mix well in cocktails wh…

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  At Corks Out we love quirky little wine companies; we find their labour of love is displayed as soon as the bottle is opened. This is significantly apparent with Vinteloper Wines. Up in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia is where the magic happens. Vinteloper, a family business set up by David and Sharon Bowley with an aim to produce wines…

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  Wines from New Zealand such as Cloudy Bay are known to be one of the most popular wines in the world and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is at the top of the list. With its fresh inviting crisp taste it is perfect for drinking on a summers day in your garden with a BBQ. Mixing wine and food is one of life’s true pleasures. If you’re lookin…

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Well the answer to the question in the title is none, but having some will wine accessories will make your life a whole lot easier. If you are fed up of your corks cracking in your bottle or leaving wine stains on the carpet then there are handy little helpers on the market to make your life a little easier. Wine accessories are also a wonderful g…

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Fine wine is not as simple as buying a bottle of wine for a few quid and glugging it down at the weekend. There is a lot more thought that goes into buying fine wine and some main reasons for buying fine wine are: - Fine Wine Investment, many investors buy 6 or 12 bottles of each wine, such as an older Chateau Musar Vintage an Italian Fine Wine li…

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Easter is a wonderful time of year, the trees are starting to blossom after a long winter, the birds are singing and we’re gloriously blessed with a few more hours of light in the evening. Let’s face it though the reason we love Easter so much is not because of the weather or those lovely chocolate eggs, it’s the 4 day weekend most of us will…

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  How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? It is becoming increasingly more popular these days to avoid the crowds and stay in with your loved one.  A lovingly cooked meal and a bottle of something special can be much more romantic than eating out. We had a lot of customers coming into our Corks Out stores located in the North West …

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Not many of us know much about the tradition of Burns Night, including myself, but if there’s any excuse for a whisky tipple I’ll take it! I do, however know it is a tribute night to the Scottish poet Robert Burns , tradition says on this night we must celebrate with a Scottish feast of food and whisky... oh go on then! If this isn’t a good e…

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