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Kentucky’s Most Experimental Whiskey House Made the Perfect Bottle for Scotch Drinkers
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Kentucky’s Most Experimental Whiskey House Made the Perfect Bottle for Scotch Drinkers
By Andy Vasoyan
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

By Cool Material
The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland
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The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland

Two lesser-known Alpine destinations. Two very different takes on the year-round après-ski lifestyle.

By Jay Gentile
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2019 Lincoln Aviator

There was a time when big SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade and the Lincoln Navigator ruled the roost. Characters like Tony Soprano hopped in and out of them. The glory days of the big, luxury SUV may be behind us, but there are signs of life again for the lot.…

By Mike Newman
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD

The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen—better known as the G-Wagen in these parts—is one of the finest examples of old school luxury mixed with old school brawn. A fine example is headed to auction at RM Sothebys Fort Lauderdale on April 6, as this stunning 1991 250GD crosses the block. Complete with matching…

By Mike Newman
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Game Boy Alarm Clock

With such powerful phones, the only reason to buy an original Game Boy is nostalgia. Now you can get that same dose of nostalgia without purchasing an inferior gaming device. The Game Boy Alarm Clock is officially licensed by Nintendo and looks just like a Game Boy. The difference? Instead…

By Mike Newman
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The La Bandita Speedster Is the First 3D-Printed Car Designed in Virtual Reality

Hackrod, a digital manufacturing company, imagines a future where prospective car buyers can design their own cars by leveraging VR and 3D printing. That may be a ways off, but the company does have an example of such a car. The La Bandita Speedster is the collaborative effort of Hackrod…

By Mike Newman
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A Bunch of Cars From Carroll Shelby’s Estate are Going Up for Auction

The late Carroll Shelby was one of the legendary figures in the automobile world. While getting your hands on a 1966 Shelby Cobra is next to impossible, you can still own something that was close to Shelby's heart. Twenty-four cars Shelby owned are headed to auction at Bonhams Greenwich Concours…

By Mike Newman
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