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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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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
By Travis Haley
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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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Feeling the Burn

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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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Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf “Kelp Forest”

Green is definitely "in" when it comes to watch dials these days, and Huckberry and Zodiac have collaborated on one that's both classic and fresh. The popular Super Sea Wolf dive watch model gets exclusive with a dial inspired by rich California kelp forests, one of the most important planetary…

By Amos Kwon
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

If you're wowed by the 520-mile all-electric range of the new Lucid Air Dream Edition, your mind will be blown by the new, slinky Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX that manages to eke out 621 miles on a full charge. While it's just a concept for now, the EQXX's efficiency is very…

By Amos Kwon
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WhistlePig Releases Non-Alcoholic PiggyBack Devil’s Slide Rye Aged Non-Whiskey

As concerns around health and alcohol consumption have risen among the average consumer and with the growing popularity of Dry January, many producers have begun experimenting with non-alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, and more are now relatively common and you'll likely find creative virgin drinks and mocktails at some…

By John A. Paradiso
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Tanner Goods Italian Cordovan Leather Watch Straps

We've turned to Tanner Goods in the past for quality home goods like ceramics, EDC, and more. And their handmade leather gear like belts and wallets have impressed us for years. The US-based brand has just unveiled a brand new set of stylish and durable watch straps made from Italian…

By John A. Paradiso
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How to Light a Cigar | Light and Smoke a Cigar Like a Pro

A good cigar is easily one of the finer things in life, but smoking one isn't intuitive. The entire experience is an art, and even the smallest error can change the way the cigar tastes and smokes. Done properly, a well-cut and properly lit cigar can slow time down, cement…

By Amos Kwon
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