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Bar Cart Bracket: The Best Whiskies for March Madness
By Beau Hayhoe
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Nick Offerman Wants You To Drink More Lagavulin

We caught up with the distiller’s number one fan to talk woodworking, craftsmanship, and the best way to enjoy Scotch.

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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Holiday Cards You’ll Actually Want To Send

While there's certainly a time, place an intended recipient for the "Holly Jolly," "Merry Christmas," "Season's Tidings" and other Christmas-themed cards you'd easily find at your local big box shop or drugstore, there are just as many holiday cards available on the Internet that are far more interesting. And we…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Clothing
Why You Should Buy Wool Shirts Instead of Cotton

We grew up on cotton shirts. Cotton Ts, polos, oxfords, and dress shirts. My mom always said, "Look for 100% cotton, and you'll always be comfortable." She wasn't completely wrong, largely because the other options back then were polyester. And those were no bueno. Even cotton/poly blends seemed to lack…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens For Your Next Pizza Party

While we love a good charcuterie board or cheese plate, the best appetizer and/or aperitivo setups are not complete without a multitude of pizza options. Thanks to modern technology, you can crank out damn near-perfect Neapolitan pizzas just like the Italians in under a few minutes with the correct setup.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
The Best Winter Boots For Men

If you happen to be one of those guys who thinks they can get through winter's worst in nothing but semi-rugged sneakers, you're painfully wrong. Your feet will remind you of that fact when things get cold and dicey out there. The triumvirate of warmth, weather protection, and traction is…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Best Microbrand Watches Under $500

Anyone who says you need to spend thousands of dollars on a premium brand name wristwatch to get quality and style clearly hasn't gotten his hands on a great microbrand timepiece. The world of excellent watches is deeper and wider than you'd expect, and microbrand watches are surging. What you…

By Amos Kwon
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