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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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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

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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 Macallan Releases Two Whiskies Inspired By the World of Coffee

Scottish distillery The Macallan has used its Harmony Collection to offer unique and often experimental whiskies. In the brand's latest release, The Macallan has produced two whiskies inspired by the world of coffee: Inspired by Intense Arabica and Smooth Arabica. The two offerings were aged in a combination of American…

By John A. Paradiso
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To Fully Live La Dolce Vita, Look to the Life and Art of Slim Aarons

Saturated Mediterranean beaches. Exiled Russian aristocrats. Senators’ wives. Roman temples. Palm Beach mansions. Striped umbrellas, tiaras, and Cuban cigars. These are, of course, only a small portion of what Slim Aarons documented during his decades-long career. Aarons, whose work has had a resurgence since the Instagram age, is best remembered…

By Brett Braley
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2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T Coupe

Does the world really need another iteration of its iconic 911? Yes, especially if it takes the form of the new Carrera T. Not only does it get a 379 horsepower turbocharged flat-six, a mechanical limited-slip differential, torque vectoring, and PASM Sport Suspension, but it also cuts some weight thanks…

By Amos Kwon
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This Beams x New Balance Sneaker is Subtle, but Effective

Three juggernauts in the menswear scene -- Beams, New Balance, and Paperboy -- teamed up on their own interpretation of the 920 NB model and it paid off handsomely. In an all-grey colorway, this shoe has the neutrality and versatility of a sneaker that's meant to be worn: easily pairing…

By Brett Braley
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Limited Editions

Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer is steeped in automotive racing history, both real and virtual. They've recently released two watches for a second collaboration with gaming giant Nintendo. The first watch is a Mario Kart F1 Chronograph that's housed in a 44mm stainless steel case with a dial that's all…

By Amos Kwon
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