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From EDC to watches to style to motorcycles to bourbon and everything in between, the Cool Material team covered a lot of ground in 2022. The products we recommended and the topics we explored all make it easier for a guy to enjoy a more full life. But there are…
The Cool Material team sipped and suggested plenty of weekend cocktails this year. Many were seasonally appropriate, and ranged from classics to modern takes on classics. A handful are also the perfect addition to any holiday get-together, large or small, family or friends. When it comes to holiday drinks, there…
This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. Good pants never go out of fashion. Sure, trends come and go, but pants that fit well and hold up to all of the…
Some books will make you a better man, while others give a first-hand look at the realities of war or teach you how to be a better dad. Others still are simply classics that every guy should read. These 16 books caught our attention this year. Whether you're looking for…
The right watch lasts a lifetime, but there's always room for one more in your collection. Whether you prefer affordable watches, Japanese-made watches, German-made watches, field watches, or just watches that can withstand a rugged lifestyle, there are new releases put out every month to keep an eye on. These…
Getting together for the holidays — whether it’s with friends, family, or both — is made all the better with the right drink. A few bottles of sparkling wine will surely be present, but sometimes the occasion calls for something a little stronger. A quality spirit and a house cocktail…
Finding the right e-bike is a matter of balancing utility, power, and price (and yes, they can get as expensive as a car. From electric commuter bikes to e-bikes that are perfect for your first foray into the e-bike market, these are the options that you'll want to have in…
There’s nothing quite like merino wool. It’s the type of material that’s equally as good for staying temperature regulated during a day on the slopes as it is for wearing the entirety of a weekend trip to just about anywhere. It’s long-lasting, thermoregulating, naturally odor resistant, and, importantly, soft. Put…
After Monica Lo was put on pain medication for a herniated disc, she decided to switch to edible cannabis for something that was easier on her system. Though with a strict landlord, discretion was key. And that’s where a sous vide came in. At the time, Lo was working as…
While Kentucky usually gets the most attention, you can find great American whiskey in just about every state these days. One of the most interesting is Texas, both from a flavor perspective and from the fact that distillers in the state went from essentially zero to world-class in such a…
Finding the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life may seem like an easy task at first. After all, there are many great gifts for men who love to drink out there. There are also so many bourbons to choose from, whether it’s an affordable option, a bourbon…
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. The pandemic sped up a lot of trends in the drinks industry. One that has had some staying power as things opened up is the prevalence of ready to…
The right vintage vehicle turns heads no matter where it’s driven. There’s just something about that old school cool of a classic car, even for people born long after the model’s heyday. Actually driving one, however, is a different story. Kindred Motorworks is working to change that by modernizing beloved…
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There are many gift-worthy spirits out there. Bucket-list bourbons, quality gin, sipping tequila — no matter what a person is into, there’s probably a special occasion bottle or three…
When it comes to finding your next favorite thing to wear at an affordable price, there’s no day like Black Friday. It feels like pretty much every brand large and small has at least some sort of deal going on (and the day on when those deals start seems to…
