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Kentucky’s Most Experimental Whiskey House Made the Perfect Bottle for Scotch Drinkers
Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
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.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
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
Food
The Most Expensive Japanese Whisky Ever Sold Just Went for $300K

You think it costs an arm and a leg to get some 25-year-old Pappy in your glass? Wait until you get a load of how much a bottle of Yamazaki 50-Year-Old just went for at auction. Officially the most expensive bottle of Japanese whisky ever sold, the elusive elixir sold…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ-45 Long Bed Pickup Truck

From the garages of Legacy Overland comes this haul-everything beauty. Born to make a statement, this 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser pickup truck catches eyes with its Army-green-gray-on-black colorway and old school charm. The ride underwent a complete restoration, meaning all components were stripped and refurbished or overhauled. Inside you'll find…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
This Version of Monopoly Rewards Cheating

With games lasting eons and families torn apart in the process, it makes sense that some choose to cheat at Monopoly. Well, grab your Top Hat, Race Car, or Battleship and get scheming; Monopoly Cheaters Edition is a new version of the classic game that encourages cheating. Cards give challenges like…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
New Legend x Iron & Resin Custom International Scout II

We've seen quite a few fantastic vintage SUV rebuilds over the years, but few tickle our wanderlust like this New Legend x Iron & Resin 1972 International Scout II Runner Series. New Legend 4x4 makes some of the most sought-after vintage restorations out there. Iron & Resin has the same…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Build Your Own Mini Boat

Has the cost of a boat kept you from fulfilling your lifelong dream of owning one? Build your own six foot mini boat with the help of Rapid Whale. Industrial Designer and Recreational Engineer Josh Tulberg (the man behind Rapid Whale) has put together a kit that will let you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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