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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
Transportation
Mercedes-Benz G550 Brabus 4×4 Squared

When it comes to upgrading the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class (aka G550, aka G-Wagen), it's pretty much the Brabus 4x4 Squared and everything else. Given their penchant for taking automobiles and making them even more absurd than the designers originally imagined, it's no surprise that limited edition Brabus creations can be…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
City Pendant Light

You might recall the name Stelios Mousarris from an Inception-inspired coffee table we posted about two years ago. The Cyrpus-based designer is back, and this time the artist has something for you to hang above your mind-bending coffee table. The City Pendant Light is equally trippy, with a dark city sprouting…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
8 New Beers You Should Try

With so many breweries releasing so many beers, a beer lover can feel overwhelmed. Paralysis by analysis is real, so it can never hurt for a thirsty traveler to know what to look for. After you’ve made headway on the classics on this list, this list, this list, and this list, reach for something new,…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Furia Concept Bicycle

Conceived of by London-based Industrial Designer Francesco Manocchio, the Furia Concept Bicycle serves as a bold prediction of what's possible when you throw traditional design to the wind. If it's not immediately apparent, the award-winning Furia ("Eccellenze del Design nel Lazio" from ADI Italy) uses composite materials, a striking design…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
1959 Aston Martin DB4

When it comes to bombing around like Bond, there's only one name that will do: Aston Martin. If you have the disposable income, may we recommend skipping the shiny new models and opting for one with the air of sophistication that can only be found in a model a few…

By Mike Newman
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