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The 10 Bourbons We’re Drinking Long After Bourbon Heritage Month

The 10 Bourbons We’re Drinking Long After Bourbon Heritage Month

September Is Bourbon Month. These Bottles Are for the Rest of the Year.

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Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

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Hosting is a laborious and often thankless task. Be a better house guest with one of these gifts that go beyond the cliché bottle of wine.

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The Future of Bourbon Is Behind This Door

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

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Trainerbot Smart Ping Pong Robot

Getting better at ping pong without a consistent practice partner or coach can be easier said than done, but it doesn’t have to be with Trainerbot. The Smart Ping Pong Robot was created by two brothers looking to even the playing field when it comes to finding a suitable opponent…

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MHD Racing Inspired Custom Seiko Watches

Matthew Humphries, an established automotive designer and former Chief at the Morgan Motor Company, has parlayed his considerable knowledge, skills and design chops from the automotive industry into a line of customized, racing-inspired Seiko watches under his MHD label. MHD Racing Inspired Custom Seiko Watches are limited productions that upgrade…

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Netflix Can Now Check Your Internet Speed

In a project completely unrelated to originally programming and acquiring incredible BBC shows, Netflix has just launched Fast.com, a site that does just one thing: check your connection speed. Yes, there are other options out there, including the go-to Speedtest.net, but there is something beautifully clean and simple about Netflix's new…

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The 8 Beers You Should Drink This Summer

The smell of burgers searing on the grill is best accompanied by the taste of a cold, refreshing beer. A great summer beer cools you off and quenches your thirst while tasting damn good in the process. So put away the barrel-aged stouts and heavy barleywines and reach for one of these. These…

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Preset Chess Is Ready to Go out of the Box

If you’re one of those people that loves a good game of chess, but wants to save as much time as possible by skipping the whole initial setup thing, you need to check out Preset Chess. The game that takes an afternoon to learn but a lifetime to master has…

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