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London Doesn’t Have to Be Lavish to Travel Well
By Blake Snow
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6 N/As Every Guy Should Have on Hand During the Holidays

Happy HoliN/As!

By Christopher Osburn
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The Charm of Canandaigua, New York

The perfect friend trip for 2026.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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5 Picks From the 2025 Film Festival Season, Based on Movies You Already Love

I survived festival season. These are the films I haven't stopped thinking about since.

By Andy Crump
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A Guide to Scotch: The Most Underrated, Overrated, and Budget-Friendly Whisky

Single malt Scotch can and should be enjoyed year-round (yes, there is a such thing as the perfect summer single malt Scotch), and the vast selection can be dizzying. They range from light and smooth to powerfully bold and everywhere in between. Each one has a personality all its own…

By Amos Kwon
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This Artesanal Mezcal Will Make You Fall In Love With Barril Agave

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. When it comes to agave spirits, mezcal is but a small fraction compared to tequila. And of those mezcals that people can readily buy at the liquor store or…

By Nickolaus Hines
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World Barbecue Champion Tuffy Stone Wants To Teach You All Things Whiskey and Grilling

Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something to sip on while the grilling happens and mixing spirits into the recipe itself. This…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The 5 Best Outdoor Speakers To Make the Most of Summer

The real joy of summer--whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home--is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is only half the formula. It really comes down to ambiance to turn a get-together into…

By Brett Braley
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The 23 Best ’90s Movies

How could I possibly put together a list like this and leave off Seven? Or Wayne’s World? Or The Fifth Element? Or The Sixth Sense? Or any of the hundred other '90s movies people love so much? There are a few possible answers to those very natural objections. The most…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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