Dillon McLaughlin

The History of the Whiskey Glass

(Image – James Hart) Just because a special shaped glass exists for whiskey drinking doesn’t mean anyone who drinks out of something else is wrong. We’re very much of the Ron Swanson mindset. There’s no…

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The 20 Best Glasses for Your Favorite Whiskey

For us, drinking whiskey’s a personal experience, and we want our glassware to reflect that. Our whiskey glasses should have a story behind them, cater to our drinking style, or be something that starts a…

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Oris Teamed up with The Walt Disney Company for Two Limited Edition ‘Star Wars’ Watches

Oris is one of our favorite watchmakers because their high-quality, mechanical timepieces combine over a century of design and technical proficiency to create wearable pieces of art that are as accurate as they are stylish. Now we see them teaming up with The Walt Disney Company for a limited pair of Star Wars watches that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away. With elements like automatic Oris movements, Oris-developed Rotation Safety System and TIE Fighter zero marker, there's a watch in the collection for every Star Wars fan.

What to Drink this New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is usually a night defined by shots and straight champagne, quickly followed by decisions that wouldn’t have been made on literally any other night of the year. We think it’s time to…

The Best Books of 2018

There were so many books published last year we can’t believe people are still talking about print dying. As a society, haven’t we put that concern to bed? If you still doubt it, just look…

Our Favorite Podcasts of 2018

Podcasting started as a medium full of low quality recordings of bad comedy and has slowly matured into a respectable art form. There are still a ton of weirdly bad shows, but we’re entering a…

The Best Chef’s Knives to Invest In

If you’re serious about a home cooked meal, one of the best investments you can make is in a chef’s great knife. It’s the tool most of us use the most, so why not spend…

The 14 Video Games We Can’t Wait to Play in 2019

Even casual gamers have plenty to be excited for this coming year, with releases from big developers and indie outfits that’ll keep you entertained for hours. Where we could, we’ve included specific dates or seasons,…

The 8 Best Eggnog Cocktails to Warm You Up This Winter

Everyone has a friend who claims they don’t like eggnog. We have a theory as to why that is. Too many people are buying cartons in the grocery store and struggling through those, thereby ruining…

Meet Wassail, the One Drink You Should Make This Holiday

For those of us in colder climates, this time of year is the hot cocktail’s time to shine. It’s the perfect drink. The warmth gets you through the chill and the alcohol keeps you feeling…

The 12 Best Video Games of 2018

Game developers are quickly proving themselves as indispensable as great filmmakers and authors. Every year, they produce excellence, with something that should appeal to everyone from casual to hardcore gamers. This year was no different,…

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The 8 Best Games You Didn’t Play in 2018

Even after a year embroiled in working condition scandals, gaming studios put out some great offerings. You know all about Red Dead Redemption 2, Battlefield V, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider…

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9 Graphic Novels That Will Teach You a Bit of History

Graphic novels might have superheroes and villains and plenty of the stuff we associate with outdated nerd stereotypes, but the medium has something to offer everyone else too—especially history buffs. There’s nonfiction here too, covering…

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The 10 Best Shows of 2018 You Didn’t Watch

Once again, it was a great year for television. Excellent shows dropped left, right, and center all year, giving us plenty of entertainment. Too much even. As the year winds down, take advantage of your…

10 Cocktails for Your Thanksgiving Table

We don’t know about you, but drinking beer with Thanksgiving dinner never quite felt right. Don’t get us wrong, we’ll happily do it, but we’ll do it with a slight guilt. There was already so…

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