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Westland Distillery’s Latest American Single Malt Is a True Taste of the PNW

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. It feels like the official designation of the American single malt whiskey category has been endlessly on the cusp of happening for years. But that hasn’t stopped the burgeoning…

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The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For Men

Finding the right Valentine's Day gift for the man in your life is a balancing act. No one needs more useless junk, and even the most expensive gift runs the risk of being forgotten at the back of some mystery drawer by the end of the year if it's not…

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An Electric Snow Bike Is the Coolest New Way To Experience the Backcountry

As a lifelong “mountain guy,” I tend to scoff at the mention of “a fresh way to explore the backcountry.” The last thing the outdoor rec industry needs is another motor on the trail systems or a “new” way to snowboard (I like using bindings, thank you very much, and…

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The Best Whiskey and Other Spirits the Cool Material Team Enjoyed in January

For some, January was defined by dry. Others leaned a little more toward damp. And then there are those who threw moderation trends to the wind and continued right where the holidays left off. For some of us with the Cool Material team, January fell somewhere in the middle of…

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The 7 Best Shower Beers To Always Keep in Your Fridge

When I’m in the market for a shower beer, I want something simple and satisfying. It should be on the cheaper side, but not cheaply made, and taste good but not so good that you want to savor every sip. A shower beer’s supposed to make you want another, especially…

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