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Nick Offerman Wants You To Drink More Lagavulin
By Beau Hayhoe
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The Iceland Most People Don’t See

From glacier caves to fermented shark, a deeper dive into the island’s raw, ritual-filled world.

By Brandon Withrow
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Oscars Postmortem

What won, what should’ve won, and what really should’ve won.

By Andy Crump
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Golf Style, But Make It Guinness

The second TravisMathew x Guinness collab leans into heritage, performance, and a color palette pulled straight from a perfect pour.

By Beau Hayhoe
Clothing
The Hard Worn History of the Jean Jacket

A solid denim jacket is a wardrobe staple. Maybe you found yours in a vintage shop, or maybe it was handed down by a dad or older brother. Perhaps you went out and bought one brand new so you could wear it in yourself. Regardless, there’s one thing that can’t…

By Nickolaus Hines
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8 Pricey Pocket Knives Worth the Investment

Pocket knives have a long history dating back to about 500 BCE. And while immediate utility is the first and foremost benefit to carrying one with you, there are some quality knives out there that are meant to last a lifetime and beyond. These are investment pocket knives, and every…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Everything You Need to Know to Get Into Mountain Biking

The first thing I saw the day I moved into my college dorm room in Colorado was a black and gray Trek Big Sur mountain bike leaning carefully against the frame of my assigned roommate’s bed. Though I never became close with the guy – we lived together only a…

By Tim Wenger
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Fashion
The 7 Best Mechanical Wind-up Watches That Will Never Die on You

There’s a watch for every occasion. Many of the most hyped watches require a battery, which means that they’ll eventually need a battery replacement. A quality mechanical wind-up watch, however, will forever keep going if you treat it right. Here’s where to start if you’re looking for a watch that…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 8 Best Classic Tequila Cocktails to Beat the Heat

There are few spirits more synonymous with warm-weather drinking than tequila. From Margaritas to Palomas and everything in between, few drinks are as satisfying as a classic tequila cocktail on a hot day - so long as you avoid the cheap mixes and shot glasses. Every guy should have at…

By John A. Paradiso
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