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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
By Lanny Fuller
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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8 Great Single Malt Whiskeys Not From Scotland

While you can find a great bottle of blended Scotch whisky from the likes of Famous Grouse, Chivas, Johnnie Walker, and Compass Box, Scotland is most famous for its single malt among whisky drinkers (even if blended whiskies far surpass the sales volume of single malts). Yet Scotland isn't the…

By Christopher Osburn
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: December 2023

For many, the holiday season means wading through list after list looking for that perfect gift for the loved ones in your life (if you’re still on the hunt for a last minute gift, you just might find it among these gifts for him and gifts for her). And in…

By Cool Material
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Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare 25 Is the Distillery’s Oldest Bourbon Yet

Buffalo Trace Distillery has once again defied convention with the release of Eagle Rare 25, surpassing its own record for the oldest bottle in its highly coveted Antique Collection. In the world of bourbon, aging for 20-plus years is a rarity, and even 15 years is considered exceptional. However, Buffalo…

By John A. Paradiso
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Thom Browne x Baccarat Crystal Glass Collection

Thom Browne, the iconic fashion maestro, has seamlessly merged his distinct design ethos with the timeless elegance of Baccarat's crystal craftsmanship. In a collaboration that redefines luxury, Browne has lent his creative touch to a collection featuring artisanal coupes, wine glasses, tumblers, and whiskey carafes, all inspired by Baccarat's rich…

By John A. Paradiso
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How To Use a Moka Pot For Perfect Coffee Every Time

There's nothing quite like the perfect cup of coffee to start your day. And if you're a coffee lover, then you know that not all brewing methods are created equal. Enter the moka pot, a classic Italian coffee maker that produces a rich, flavorful brew every time. It’s perfect for…

By Cool Material
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