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Why Your Favorite Bartender’s Favorite Drink Is Amaro
By Christopher Osburn
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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

By Cool Material
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Bar Cart Bracket: The Best Whiskies for March Madness

Whether you’re toasting a perfect upset or coping with a completely busted bracket, these bottles have you covered.

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 9 Best Websites You’ve Never Heard Of

Part of what makes the Internet so great is that it’s changing more every single day, usually in ways that only makes our lives easier. Yesterday’s Facebooks and Googles are today’s Dropboxes, Slacks, and Upvoteds. While we’re excited to see how our favorite sites are tweaking and improving, what about…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Fixed Blade Knives for Serious Adventurers

We have a special place in our heart for pocket knives. They’re tiny and concealable, and depending on the kind you get, you can have everything from a capable blade to an all-in-one multi-tool built to get you into—and out of—anything life throws your way. But what happens when you…

By Maxwell Barna
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The 10 Best Fishing Trips You Can Take in the U.S.

Fishing is one of the most underappreciated pursuits of the modern man. It’s a hobby that can be pursued in almost any location, requires a minimum amount of skill, and only asks for a small amount of gear. It’s also a hobby that’s social, presents an excuse to travel to…

By Drew Haas
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How to Outfit Your Bike to Be a Pro Commuter

Bikes are enjoying more popularity in the US than they have in awhile. The 1990s and early 2000s saw a significant rise in commuting cyclists and while that growth has plateaued these past few years, there is still general growth predicted for the future. Bike shares are getting more and…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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A Review of Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ the Movie Everyone Will Be Talking About This Summer

Spike Lee is not one to toss out jabs; he throws haymakers. Do The Right Thing landed in theaters with a lit fuse attached; Malcom X was the movie its subject deserved; and Four Little Girls remains one of the most impactful yet least talked about documentaries we've ever seen. Yet, like Lee's beloved…

By Mike Newman
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