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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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BMW KHAN Motorcycle Concept

Designer Mehmet Erdem always looks to push the boundaries of what a vehicle can be. This has resulted in some pretty wild rides, all of which you can check out on his Behance page. For his latest bike, he imagined the future of BMW's R1100, which is a sports motorcycle…

By Mike Newman
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LEGO Technic Mack Truck

From absurd castles and a life-size Volvo, to space shuttles and functional roller coasters, LEGO is the building block of the imagination. Technic might get less love than its simpler brother, but there are some absurdly cool possibilities that just wouldn't be possible with normal LEGO. Like this recently unveiled…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hookie Co. BMW Hammerhead

Like something you'd find David Bowie riding on in a Mad Max inspired music video, the Hookie Co. BMW R100/7 "The Hammerhead" is dark and brooding yet awesome and full of life. Inspired by the hammerhead shark—with "construction and design" that's simple and focused on a singular purpose—the Dresden-based outfit…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The New Aston Martin Vantage Is Absolutely Bonkers

There's a reason Aston Martin cars are driven by the likes of uber rich petrolheads, celebrities and fictional British spies—they're fast, cool as hell and classic. The one Aston that could never really find a home in the lineup was the Vantage, because it didn't have the right combo of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Arkonik Land Rover Defender 110 Columbus

When it comes to badass and stylish vintage SUVs, you won't find much better than an old school Land Rover Defender that's been restored with modern functionality in mind. There are a handful of companies that are up to the task if you're in the market for one of these…

By Cooper Fleishman
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