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

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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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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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Whistlepig’s 10 Year Piggybank Rye Is Packaged in a Porcine-Shaped Decanter

Contrary to what popular media might be telling you in your newsfeed, the rye whiskey market has been going strong ever since Prohibition. Old Overholt--billed as America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey--and Rittenhouse Rye--introduced in '34 at the end of prohibition and now part of the Heaven Hill family--are…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Sweater Just Opened the Door to Venture Capital Investing for Anyone With $500 and a Smartphone

Yes, you read that title correctly. Venture capital--the asset class previously unattainable for most of us--is available to the rest of us with just a few clicks thanks to Sweater. By pooling capital from thousands of Sweater investors, we can all invest like the super wealthy. Better yet, once your…

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“A Bourbon by the Fire” for Your Feet

Sliding into a pair of Greys slippers gives you the same feeling as sipping on a steep pour of bourbon after a long day. The cozy wool blend keeps your feet nice and toasty, while the grippy rubber sole lets you take them beyond the bedroom. Whether you’re venturing across…

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Looking for the Perfect Pocket Knife? Here’s Where To Start

There’s a certain type of guy out there who wonders why men should even carry a pocket knife these days. But all it takes is adding the right knife to your everyday carry for a week or two to realize just how useful the right knife can be. From cutting…

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6 Multi-tool Knives That are Just as Good as Swiss Army Knives

Any Everyday Carry (EDC) acolyte will tell you that a knife is an essential part of your day-to-day. Who knows when you’ll need to snip a loose thread, pull out a stubborn staple, or file your nails? Having the right EDC pocket knife that can keep up with your needs…

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