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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska
By Brandon Withrow
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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
Home
Seth Rogen’s Houseplant Releases Retro Side Table Ashtray

Seth Rogen's cannabis lifestyle brand Houseplant has been releasing beautiful new accessories with nostalgic charm for a long time now. The brand's latest is yet another functional homegood that doubles as an ashtray. The glossy Side Table Ashtray is a unique piece of furniture crafted from porcelain and stainless steel.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
3 Distilleries That Prove Some of the Best American Whiskey Comes From Texas

While Kentucky usually gets the most attention, you can find great American whiskey in just about every state these days. One of the most interesting is Texas, both from a flavor perspective and from the fact that distillers in the state went from essentially zero to world-class in such a…

By Nickolaus Hines
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8 Gifts for Whiskey Lovers That Aren’t Just Whiskey Stones

Guys who like whiskey are constantly being flooded with novelty shot glasses and whiskey stones. The first are usually a little too kitschy to get a fully authentic reception, and the second have dubious results at best. You’re much better off staying away from the shot glasses and stones if…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Goonies House Is on the Market

While I can understood the desire to step into the world of my favorite films, I do think it'd be odd to live in a house that was featured in a movie. Nonetheless, the home that was used for shooting the 1985 classic The Goonies is currently up for sale.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
6 Unique Bourbons To Gift That are Under $60

Finding the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life may seem like an easy task at first. After all, there are many great gifts for men who love to drink out there. There are also so many bourbons to choose from, whether it’s an affordable option, a bourbon…

By Nickolaus Hines
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