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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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Outdoors
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

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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

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Gerber Armbar Slim Drive Multi-Tool

Sometimes when it comes to EDC tools, less is more. Gerber channeled that minimalist philosophy with its new Armbar Slim Drive, a compact and stylish multi-tool. The Armbar Slim Drive gives you everything you need in an efficient piece of gear. It includes a 2-1/2” long screwdriver with a two-sided…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Todd Snyder Collaborates with Converse on Limited Edition Line of Menswear

Menswear legend Todd Snyder has teamed up with Converse for a limited edition line of clothing and footwear that combines a preppy flair with modern streetwear sensibilities. The Rebel Prep collection includes the Parka, a raincoat made with water-repellant British Mellarian waxed canvas; the Velour Rugby, a long sleeve polo…

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Espresso Martini

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. The espresso martini was arguably the drink of 2021. I had been tracking its rise in popularity and in an…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Ottway Rarebird Sherpa Jacket

Channel your inner retro western vibes with the Rarebird Sherpa Jacket from Ottway. This stunningly cool bomber jacket comes from Australian brand Ottway, which is named for the large swathe of untamed land along Australia's southeast coast. The company has made a name for itself with timeless overshirts and jackets…

By John A. Paradiso
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Barkeep: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails

Looking to up your bartending game? Want to mix up some fantastic cocktails at home? Well, we have the book for you. Barkeep: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails is the 2nd Edition of the original Barkeep handbook penned by professional bartender and mixologist Danilo Božović. In this updated…

By John A. Paradiso
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