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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now

In the ever-evolving landscape of men's style, finding the perfect gift or item for yourself can be a thrilling yet daunting task. One one hand, there are more options than ever regardless if interests lie in clothing, watches, shoes, high-quality audio, or anything else. On the other, too many options…

9 Things You Never Knew About Jameson Whiskey

If you line up a room of people with varying levels of whiskey knowledge and ask them to name one brand, there's a good chance Jameson whiskey is going to come up more than once. When people in the United States have their first shot of Irish whiskey, there’s a…

Alma del Jaguar’s Unfiltered Blanco Tequila Is a High-quality, Conservation-focused Spirit

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. In the tequila-saturated world we live in, there’s no shortage of high-quality agave spirits to choose from. But a new brand called Alma del Jaguar adds another layer to…

The Best Men’s Summer Shoes

It’s rare that you’ll find me in anything with laces from May to September. It’s just not my gig. I don’t want to be high maintenance about it, but I’m not going to waste even a second of precious sunlight untying my shoes. I want to be able to kick…

It’s Time To Give Santa Maria Style Barbecue the Respect It Deserves

Texans, understandably proud of their storied barbecue tradition, are wont to throw down the following boast: Sure, North Carolina, Memphis, or Kansas City might have fine barbecue, but Texas barbecue is the best when it comes to beef. Yet while Lone Star pitmasters reign supreme when it comes to brisket…

Gerber Around Camp Kit

There's a good reason why Gerber is one of the most beloved knife and EDC makers around. And their latest release is perfect evidence. The Around Camp Kit is an essentials set packed with everything you'll need for your next great adventure. The kit includes the Tri-Tip mini cleaver, the…

The Best Irish Stouts (Other Than Guinness)

Guinness’s centuries-long dominance of Irish stouts is no accident. It’s the result of highly persuasive marketing, a romanticized drinking culture, extensive product refinement, and longstanding tradition. It’s also a really good beer and Arthur Guinness knows I’ve spent more than my share of nights in a pub exclusively drinking his…

The Best Irish Whiskey For St. Patrick’s Day, According To Bartenders

In the pantheon of party holidays, it’s tough to beat St. Patrick’s Day. Regardless of whether your ancestors were from Cork or from nowhere near the Emerald Isle, it's hard to deny the shenanigans and revelry that occurs every year on March 17th. It’s a day of parades, corned beef…