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WhistlePig’s The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame Is a Deliciously Unconventional Rye Whiskey

Another winning release in the exclusive Boss Hog lineup.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance
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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Play Your Old Nintendo 64 Games on the Polymega EM05

Retro video games have seen a resurgence in interest over the last few years. And if you happen to have a crate full of old video games, there still might be a way to enjoy them. Polymega has unveiled its latest Ultra Module Set: the EM05. The EM05 is compatible…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
Every 1980s Genre Movie Fan Should Own the ‘Highlander’ 4K Release

Over the last few decades, Highlander, Russell Mulcahy’s 1986 fantasy cult movie, has received more home video releases than Connor MacCleod has taken heads from immortals in sword fights. But Lionsgate’s recent 4K update, now available in a handsome new package, opens the door for the obvious eye-roller: There can…

By Andy Crump
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Get a Jump on Your New Year’s Resolution With lululemon Studio

If you're anything like us--or the rest of the population--getting more fit and well are at the top of your to-do list for the new year. The lululemon Studio--with The Mirror hardware--gives you access to an ever-evolving array of classes and experiences from lululemon’s expert trainers and the world’s hottest…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Ochs und Junior’s Settimana Seasons Series is Playfully Minimalistic

Swiss brand Ochs und Junior have been producing minimal watches since 2006. This newest edition, the Settimana Series, may be their most playful yet. The series pays homage to the four seasons Spring (a light pink face), Summer (green), Fall (orange), and Winter (blue), each showcasing a clean design that…

By Brett Braley
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Sparkling Wine Vs Champagne: The Best Bottles to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

I firmly believe that there’s never a bad time for sparkling wine. As a writer, I’ve had the chance to visit wineries from Champagne to California and have fallen in love with more than my fair share of bubbly that I try to keep around the house at all times.…

By Nickolaus Hines
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