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What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska
By Brandon Withrow
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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Cool Mother’s Day Guide: Gifts She’ll Actually Talk About Later

Thoughtful, elevated, and just unexpected enough to stand out.

By Cool Material
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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11 Essential Coffee Drinks Every Guy Should Know How to Make

Alongside craft beer and natural wine, specialty coffee culture has been on the rise for years. Folks are taking a more dedicated approach to making a cup of joe. Chock Full o' Nuts just won't cut it these days. There is such an enormous difference between a good cup and…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Cigars For Beginners

Cigar smoking is a pastime that's not quite as popular as it was during the cigar boom of the mid-'90s, but that doesn't mean it's not a worthwhile hobby to learn to enjoy. Cigar smoking is a multi-faceted experience: taste, smell, draw, burn, construction, beverage pairing, etc. all come into…

By Amos Kwon
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The 10 Best Summer Suits for Every Budget in 2022

Finding the right suit can be a challenge at any time - but especially in the summer months. The extra layers of fabric, mixed with the hot sun and dreaded humidity, can really limit the pleasures of dressing up. And with that excess heat comes a whole slew of other…

By Brett Braley
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Why Pappy Van Winkle Can Cost Over $4,000 a Bottle

Pappy Van Winkle is the unicorn of bourbons. People say it’s real, but we’ve only really seen it in pictures, and most of them probably had some image doctoring going on. For all we know, it could have been a pasted on label to a bottle of iced tea. Though,…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Best Outdoor Furniture for Your Patio, Deck, and Backyard

Recently my husband and I finally bit the bullet (and dropped a few thou’) to build a courtyard in the back of the house. Inspired by Mediterranean-by-way-of-Appalachia, the garden is a beautifully clean space with tonal gravel and a potager with herbs and lettuces and tomatoes to the side of…

By Brett Braley
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