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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

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
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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Batch Bottles Make Big-Batch Cocktails a Breeze

I went to a party years ago where a friend tried to make big-batch Manhattans. It was—and still is—the worst cocktail I ever tasted. Don't make the same mistake. Batch Bottles are clever vessels that make it easy to whip up big-batch cocktails. Each 750 ml bottle is designed for…

By Mike Newman
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Francis Ford Coppola Now Has His Own Cannabis Line

We understand that today could be a stressful one for some. What better way to calm those nerves than a little vino, a good movie, and some Mary Jane. Francis Ford Coppola, the Oscar-winning director, can assist in all three of those departments. You already know of the movies—The Godfather, Patton, Apocalypse…

By Mike Newman
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Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Advent Calendar

After a day of shopping for gifts, running to see relatives, and decorating the house, a stiff drink is just what the doctor ordered. Our ol' buddy JD has us covered this holiday season, with the release of the Jack Daniel's Festive Whiskey Calendar, an advent calendar filled with different…

By Mike Newman
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Amazon Now Has Its Own Single Malt Whisky

The holidays are fast approaching, which means you're about to spend a good amount of time with your ol' pal Amazon. This year, Amazon not only helps you check off that shopping list, but offers the perfect way to ease the stress that comes with it. Namely, Amazon now has…

By Mike Newman
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The Turbulent History of Rye Whiskey: The Real American Spirit

For brewing and distilling, these are days of revival. Brewing was a macro-lager mess up until a few years ago, when craft brewing exploded, giving us roughly ten million choices in even the smallest liquor stores. Craft distilling is seeing a similar revitalization. Where we once had only a few…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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