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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)

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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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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The Filson Alcan Motorcycle Apparel Collection Returns

It only made sense for American outdoor brand Filson to come up with its own line of rugged adventure motorcycle gear. Last year, they debuted their Alacan Collection, and it sold out in no time flat. Well, for those who have been chompin' at the bit to buy some, here's…

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Buffalo Trace NFT Bourbon Auction

Count on Buffalo Trace to bring the past and the future together in an NFT you can drink. Confused? Well, the brand is auctioning off five six-liter bottles of its O.F.C. Vintage 1982 Bourbon Whiskey on BlockBar, an NFT platform for wine and spirits. If you're lucky enough to win,…

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Alfa Romeo Supercar Concept by Klaus Dahlenkamp

Call of the dogs. We just found Bruce Wayne's new ride. This rendering comes from designer Klaus Dahlenkamp, and it is stealthy, futuristic, and achingly beautiful all at once. It take styling cues from Alfa Romeo, including the swoopy body, the five-hole wheel, and the classic Alfa Trefoil triangular grille.…

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This 3D-Knitted Sweater is Perfect for the Spring

Alex Crane has made its mark on the world of menswear thanks to sharp, simple, and stylish garments. Their latest feels similar to their standard lineup but is made with uniquely modern methods. The Campo Sweater, which features Italian merino wool is made with the cutting edge 3D-knitting technology. By…

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What Exactly Is an Irish Red Ale?

There are claims that traditional Irish ale has always had a red hue to it. Obviously including such a definitive word, “always”, takes an anecdotal observation and turns it into an objective absolutist statement, which is never a good idea with history. It’s probably more accurate to say that red…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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