I.W. Harper: Bourbon So Delicious You’ll Forgive it For Leaving
After 20 years abroad, I.W. Harper Kentucky Bourbon is stateside. If you've ever wondered what redemption tastes like, try a glass of I.W. Harper neat.
Rohner Socks: “Cult Following”
Wear a pair of Rohner socks, and you may not want to take them off. Find out why they have a cult following among sock fans.
Marshall’s Haute Sauce: Genuine Labor of Love
What started as a labor of love in a Portland couple's kitchen is now taking the sauce world by storm. Let us introduce you to Marshall's Haute Sauce.
The Manual Wind: The New Franck Muller Vanguard Timepiece
Franck Muller takes its classic curvex case shape to the drawing board. Out comes the Franck Muller Vanguard.
On Your Feet: Greats keeps the hits rolling with The Royale 2.0
Greats brand swapped out some lighter, more breathable materials for summer, and dressed their flagship shoe in smooth Italian leather.
Bourbon Bliss: Russell’s Reserve 1998
Master Distiller Jimmy Russell gives The Manual the inside information on the Russell's Reserve 1998 special edition bourbon.
Coastal Life: Howler Brothers
Whether you're chasing dawn patrol surfing or late evening fly-fishing, the gear from the new Spring Line from Howler Brothers is exactly what you need.
Master Barber Martial Vivot Keeps it Real with His Haircare Line
Barber Martial Vivot's Natural Haircare Line
The Manual Wind: Shinola Runwell Stone Dial Watches
Out of the Detroit comes the Shinola Runwell. Newly equipped with colorful stone dials to make for an affordable, fashionable timepiece.
Kevin Russ: Trekking the World With an iPhone
Feeling like your life is going nowhere? Maybe you'll be inspired to follow the footsteps of iphone photographer Kevin Russ.
TGIF Shopping: AETHER Apparel Is Upping The Ante For Spring
AETHER Apparel's just-launched SS15 collection includes a wide range of clothing from activewear to casual outerwear.
Slow cars rule: Why more horsepower doesn’t equal more fun
Despite our fixation on it in all things automotive, horsepower is woefully overrated.
Outrageous futuristic homes that are actually available for purchase
In this post, we’d like to present a few sweet-looking homes of the future that are either available now or will be soon.
Meet Up Monday: Elise Fife, Founder/Designer, Albion Thorne
Music stylist Elise Fife has launched her own line for rock or Western loving gents who appreciate sartorial quality.
City Surfers: Q&A with Brooklyn’s Union Surfboards
When you think of the world’s surf meccas, Brooklyn probably doesn’t come to mind. That’s exactly where the gentlemen of Union Surfboards have set up shop.
My Car Does What? New Site Can Help Identify Your Car’s High-Tech Features
MyCarDoesWhat.org can help folks keep up with the ever-increasing sophistication of modern automobiles.
Bespoke Catering with Riviera Caterers CEO Andrew Cavitolo
Riviera Caterer's CEO Andrew Cavitolo shares how he updated a fourth generation catering company into a high-end, bespoke event service.
Mayberry Distillery: It will lift your spirits
A monk says opening a distillery is close to the work he did in monasteries because "both will lift your spirits." Even better—it's all happening in Mayberry.
Why Spend Thousands On A Tricked-Out Adventure Trailer When You Can Rent One For Hundreds?
Are you eager to enjoy the outdoors, but not so eager to sleep on the ground? Off The Grid Rentals has you covered.
Cole Haan launches Pinch Apparel
Can’t make it to Kennebunkport this summer? Cole Haan has you (and your gal) covered. The footwear, bag and accessories brand, which was founded in 1928, has just launched its first apparel collection, Pinch Apparel, which is inspired by all things Maine–including lobsters hence its name and red crustacean logo. Recommended Videos The first offering, […]
On Your Feet: Premium sneakers from Louis Vuitton
They may cost you, but the Louis Vuitton Frontrow sneakers are built from the highest quality materials, with a flashy touch only LV can provide.
The Manual Wind: The Modern Tool Watch – Tudor Pelagos
There is an art to the dive watch. Tudor has taken its history and reimagined the modern tool watch to create the Tudor Pelagos.
Pack It In: Alpine Fly Fishing
We took some advice from some alpine fly fishing experts in Salt Lake and headed for some mountain lakes in in search of monster rainbow trout.
Custom Knives by Middleton Made Knives
Explore the hand-crafted knives of South Carolina native Quintin Middleton and his company Middleton Made Knives.
Woodies: The Fastest Funded Dress Shirt in History
New 3D sizing makes it extra simple to order custom fitted dress shirts. Let Woodies show you how.
The Manual Wind: Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Chronograph
The Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Square Chronograph is a vintage tribute timepiece ahead of its time.
Fashion Metric Makes Online Shopping Easy
Fashion Metric is taking aim at gents who simply crave a smarter way to shop by using search algorithms to create the perfect one-stop shop for fashion.
On Your Feet: Nike Stefan Janoski Flyknit
The lifestyle rendition of the popular Stefan Janoski SB is great for people who love comfortable, simple sneakers.
Combat Gent-Your Best Ammo for Under $200
Online retailer Combat Gents offers affordable tailored suits and menswear with shipped right to your door.
How I (kind of) set a range record in the Chevy Spark EV
Few men get to break records. Fewer still get to break automotive records. Some 115 years into the common automotive era, most worthwhile automotive feats have already been achieved. Delightfully for me, there’s at least one automotive yardstick to be set: wringing every last mile from the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. We’ll leave history to […]
Warehouse 2120: Fun, funky, fishing furniture
Bring an authentic piece of Indonesian fishing history into your home and life. It's sturdy, durable, and so much fun to admire.
The Manual Wind: Calibre de Cartier Diver
Cartier finally takes the dive into the wildly popular dive watch segment with its Calibre de Cartier Diver
The Manual Wind: Swatch Sistem 51
The Swatch group has taken their Swatch brand to the next level with the release of the Sistem 51.
Nike wants you to skate in these Air Jordans
The Lance Mountain Nike SB x Jordan 1 collaboration throws a new twist on an old idea, while still appealing to fans of the original AJ1.
Espolòn Añejo: Tequila Aged in Wild Turkey Casks
This month, Espolòn Tequila brought their Añejo tequila to the United States for the first time ever. The Añejo is aged in Wild Turkey bourbon barrels, which adds an extra level of flavor for the tequila connoisseur.
Lululemon’s First Men’s Store Lands in SoHo
Vancouver, Canada’s Lululemon has put a stamp on the men’s active lifestyle biz, by opening its first-ever men’s store in New York City.
The VK Nagrani Experience
VK Nagrani has made a name for his high-quality and stylish dress socks. They are simply the best. To be straightforward we weren’t sure what to expect when we visited the new haberdashery on the Upper East Side. The Upper East Side and hip are typically not synonymous for those of you not familiar with […]
On Your Feet: CLAE Sneakers for any occasion
CLAE's line is all about pairing simple layouts with high quality materials, wrapping the whole experience around a familiar base.
Tracksmith: Putting the Elite Back Into Running
There’s some new running gear on the market and the co-founders of Tracksmith say they’re dedicated to producing highly technical gear that’s stylish while also boosting running’s perception in the public eye. “Running has gone in two directions,” says Matt Taylor. “The first way is that it’s become watered down. There’s an “everyone get’s a […]
Christensen Bags Redefine Danish Design with a West Coast Spirit
Do Danes do it better? That’s a question every student of midcentury design asks himself, though that question may soon be coming up amongst fashion hounds. Known for its understated yet handsome line, Christensen Bags is the little known San Francisco-based brand that we discovered recently and simply can’t quite get enough of. Founded by Danish […]
Kick Up Your Taste Buds With Ballymaloe Irish Ketchup
If you want to make your St. Pat’s party a hit, take some tips from a real Irish family-run business. They’ve created a line of relish, ketchup and sauces that will add that extra zing to your dishes. It started in the 1930s when Ivan and Myrtle Allen had an overflow of tomatoes on their […]
Embrace Brandy With Calvados Boulard
The Manual chats with Vincent Boulard, the head of French brandy distillers Calvados Boulard, to discuss the finer points of a most overlooked liquor.
The Manual Wind: The Forgotten Octo
Gerald Genta keeps his legacy alive with his numerous iconic watch designs including his dramatic Octo by Bulgari.
Athlete Eats – Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals
Patrick Peterson, the Arizona Cardinals' Pro Bowl cornerback, talks about his favorite places to eat while at home or on the road and dishes about his dietary habits during and after the NFL season.
Taste 25 years of high-proof history with Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2014
Booker’s Batch 2014 celebrates the brand’s 25-year history, and pays respects to Booker Noe, Jim Beam’s 6th Generation Master Distiller.
Grab a six-pack of Union Wine Company’s canned pinot
The Underwood cans are the next evolution in taking the fussiness out of wine, reminding you to drink, enjoy, and keep your pinkies down.
Alcoholic Milkshakes at Ted’s Montana Grill
We are officially in the dog days of summer and it’s hard to stay cool. Depending on where you live, you can’t go to the beach everyday; and it’s hard to fit in pool time when you’re clocking in long hours at the office. Knocking back a few beers is tough, especially when your favorite […]