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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
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The Lamborghini LM002 That Never Made It to Dakar

If there wasn’t a giant Raging Bull decal on the door panels of this vehicle—and you weren’t familiar with some of Lamborghini’s weirder vehicles—you’d probably have no idea this truck was a factory special from Lamborghini produced to run in the Paris Dakar rally. Unlike the Rambo Lambo that was fully kitted…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Traxxas Remote Control Defender

If owning a Defender seems out of reach due to financial constraints, don't give up on the dream just yet. While it won't take you from point A to point B, the Traxxas RC Defender will entertain you just like a full-size Land Rover. Let's get something straight, this is…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
The Volvo Polestar 1 Is Going to Take on Tesla

Polestar used to be Volvo's performance arm, but now the brand is being spun off into its own unique marquee, and it's set to take on Tesla with the upcoming Polestar 1 hybrid. One look at the Polestar 1 and it's apparent that it's not your grandma's Volvo. You'll see…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
10 of the Most Compelling Biographies You’ll Ever Read

A well-written biography is an excellent way to get to know influential people on a personal level. They provide a window into our heroes’ minds and help us understand how they came to be the person they are, how they make decisions in a crisis, and any rituals or habits…

By Maxwell Barna
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Drinks
Bizarre Brews: 7 of the Weirdest Beers Ever Made

We've had beer brewed with wasabi, some slabs of bacon, and other slightly strange ingredients before, but for this list, those additions weren't bizarre enough. We wanted to share some of the most outlandish beer creations we've ever heard of. Brews that chuckle at minor oddities and little additions from the spice…

By Mike Newman
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