June is one of those months that feels like everything arrives at once. The football is back, Father’s Day is round the corner, the evenings are long and warm enough to sit outside, and the whole mood shifts towards something lighter, more social and a little more celebratory. Your local Wine Rack is ready for all of it.
From match day beers and premium Father’s Day whisky gifts, to new arrivals worth discovering, a growing low and no alcohol range and a cocktail of the month that deserves a place at every gathering, this is your guide to making the most of June. Whether you are hosting a crowd for the football, finding the perfect bottle for Dad or simply treating yourself to something new, it all starts here.
Match Day Beers: Stocked, Chilled and Ready
The football is here, and a well stocked fridge is as essential as finding the right channel. Wine Rack has the match day line-up sorted with deals that make stocking up easy.
At the £4.99 tier, grab a Budweiser 4-pack (save £1.56), a Stella Artois 4-pack (save £1.70) or Corona Extra 4-pack for a lighter, lime-friendly option. These are the perfect size for a single match or a midweek evening kick-off.
For a full day of football, the £10.99 tier delivers serious value. Cruzcampo 12x330ml (save £3.50) brings a crisp Continental style, Stella Artois 10x440ml covers the classic lager crowd, and Thatchers Gold and Thatchers Haze 10x440ml (save £3) give cider drinkers something cold and refreshing to reach for between matches.
Going bigger? Budweiser 12x300ml and Guinness Draught 10x440ml are both £11.99 (save £3 each), covering the full spectrum from tournament lager to a darker, richer option for the evening games.
Every tournament needs a signature serve, and the Golden Boot earns the name. Bittersweet Aperol shaken with London Dry Gin, softened with honey syrup and sharpened with fresh lemon, then strained into a chilled coupe and finished with an orange twist. It is short, elegant and dangerously easy to drink.
Ingredients
Method
Add Aperol, Gordon’s London Dry Gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 10 to 12 seconds until properly chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist.
Smooth, bittersweet and sitting somewhere between a classic sour and a lighter Negroni, it is the kind of cocktail that lifts a gathering without needing a fully stocked bar. Make one as a pre-match ritual or batch it in a jug and let everyone help themselves.
Father’s Day is Sunday 21st June, and a well chosen bottle is still one of the best gifts you can give. This month’s selection covers every kind of Dad, from the curious beginner to the seasoned whisky drinker, with genuine savings across the range.
Bushmills The Original Irish Whiskey 70cl at £19.99 (save £12.50) is the standout deal. Smooth, approachable and triple distilled, it is a brilliant entry point for anyone exploring whiskey or a reliable favourite for those who already know it well.
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition 70cl at £25.99 (save £2.50) offers rich, sherried sweetness and dried fruit notes, a superb option for Dads who like something warming and layered.
For the peat curious, Laphroaig Select 70cl at £28.99 (save £13.50) is an exceptional deal on one of Islay’s most distinctive single malts. Smoky, complex and rewarding, it is a gift that says you paid attention.
Jura Bourbon Cask 70cl at £28.99 brings a gentler island character, with honey, vanilla and a light coastal edge. And for something with real presence, Jura 12 Years 70cl at £30.99 (save £2.50) is a refined single malt with depth, balance and a beautifully long finish.
June’s new arrivals lean into easy summer drinking, with a wave of ready-to-drink options and a few spirits worth knowing about.
Hard Rock Espresso Martini, Passion Martini and Pina Colada 250ml all land at 3 for £6, bringing cocktail-bar quality in a convenient format. Cointreau Classic Margarita 125ml at 2 for £6 is a perfectly portioned pre-dinner serve, and Passoa Passionfruit Martini 250ml at £1.99 is one of the best value new arrivals of the month.
On the spirits side, Smirnoff Raspberry Crush and Miami Peach 35cl at £9.99 each are made for summer mixing, whether you go long with lemonade or shake them into something more creative. Villa Cardea Limoncello 70cl at £11.99 is the one for warm evenings and spritz serves, poured over ice with a splash of soda and a sprig of thyme.
For something more distinctive, AU Vodka Miami Mango 70cl at £29.79 brings tropical flavour and shelf appeal in equal measure. And if you like bold choices, keep an eye out for Absolut Tabasco 70cl at £18.99, a genuine curiosity that blends vodka with hot sauce spice. It is a when-it-is-gone-it-is-gone line, so if you are intrigued, do not wait.
Not every glass needs alcohol in it, and this month’s low and no range makes it easier than ever to stay in the game without sitting out the next day.
Peroni 0% 4x330ml at £3.99 delivers the same Italian lager character without the alcohol, clean, crisp and properly refreshing. Madri 0% 4x330ml at £4.99 offers a full-bodied alternative with a bolder malt profile.
For something fruitier, Kopparberg Alcohol Free Mixed Fruit Cider and Strawberry and Lime 500ml are both £1.75 (was £2.29), bright, sweet and ideal for anyone who wants something different to a standard soft drink.
Having a few alcohol-free options alongside the main drinks line-up is one of the simplest ways to make everyone at the table feel included, especially during a long day of football.
June brings the kind of occasions that deserve the right drink. Whether that means a fridge full of lager for the football, a beautifully wrapped bottle for Dad, a Golden Boot for the pre-match build-up or a quiet glass of something new on a warm Tuesday evening, Wine Rack has it covered.
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