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Reyka Vodka

Reyka Vodka May Have the Coolest Distiller on the Planet

Meet the one man who has made every single batch of Reyka vodka by hand for the past 15 years. Thordur Sigurosson, Reyka Master Distiller, never imagined making vodka, but has made quite a name for himself and the brand since 2005.
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Dumbgood Makes ’90s Nostalgia Apparel and We Aren’t Mad About it

Dumbgood Apparel makes high-quality pop culture merchandise that sends us down a coming-of-age rabbit hole. The officially licensed merch includes highlights from Nerf, Titanic, Cruel Intentions, Eggo, Blockbuster, Goosebumps, and more.
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Will This Nootropic from HVMN Get You Into Ketosis Faster?

Dubbed ketosis in a bottle, HVMN's nootropic keto shot may help guys enter the fat-burning state of ketosis faster, while providing more energy during fasted workouts. It isn't cheap, though, so you'll have to weigh the benefits before purchasing.
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How to Use a Vibrating Foam Roller Like Tom Brady

A vibrating foam roller can decrease the likelihood of injury during a workout and retrain the body and brain to loosen muscles and aid recovery. Tom Brady is saying you should try it.
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Filson’s New Collection Honors Smokey Bear and the U.S. Fire Service

Filson released a limited-edition collection celebrating the 75th birthday of Smokey Bear The handsome clothing is woodsy and helps outdoorsmen dress with a message.
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The Fine Art of Restoring a 1974 Range Rover Classic

Legacy Overland restored a 1974 Range Rover Classic two-door V8 by taking the car completely apart into over 1,000 pieces and rebuilding it better and stronger.
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Take a Peek at Wimbledon Winner Novak Djokovic’s Swanky Miami Retreat

Eighty Seven Park is where the No. 1 ranked men's tennis player and Wimbledon winner, Novak Djokovic, lays his trophy, cooks his dinner, and recuperates with family.
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Andy Warhol Painted a BMW M1 Race Car, and It’s Gorgeous

The Andy Warhol M1 Art Car is a pop art red and turquoise-painted six-cylinder power racing machine that redefines the term ‘work of art.’ 40 years after its creation, the Warhol M1 was reshot...
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Why People are Now Drinking Maple Syrup During Tough Workouts

New research shows that Québec Maple Syrup can sustain athletic performance as well as sports drinks, while providing a plant-based and zero-artificial means of training harder and cleaner.
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Look Dapper, Not Drenched, in Head-to-Toe Stutterheim Rainwear

Dress head-to-toe in stylish rainwear from Swedish designer Stutterheim, including a knee-length raincoat inspired by vintage fisherman coats and Chelsea boots that mold to your feet.
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If John Wick Rode an Electric Motorcycle It Would Be the Saroléa N60

The fully electric N60 MM.01 e-bike is a tactical beauty inspired by the cafe racer silhouette but with a modern twist. Made by Saroléa and The Might Machines, this bike hits 160 horsepower.
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How to Netflix and Chill: Mastering the Invite, Finding the Best Shows, and More

Film director Jean-Luc Godard famously said, “I always feel that a man and a woman who do not like the same films, will eventually divorce.” Applying his principle, Netflix and chill becomes a logical means of getting to know someone. Here's how.
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Surf Legend Laird Hamilton Has His Own Natural Supplement Brand

Big-wave surfing legend Laird Hamilton has his own brand of superfood powders called Laird Superfood, which include powdered coffee, creamer, coconut water, mushroom mix, and others.
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Wolves Whiskey is Made By Sneaker Moguls for People Looking for Something Different

James Bond (not that James Bond), the co-founder and CEO of Los Angeles streetwear shop Undefeated, launched a California-made whiskey with fellow sneaker king Jon Buscemi — designer, sneakerhead, and mastermind behind luxury footwear brand Buscemi.
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The Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato Shows Us What an Off-Road Supercar Would Look Like

The Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato transfers supercar technologies and engineering to a frame designed to conquer more rugged environments, pulling from earlier models to form a concept car that goes farther off the map.
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Tattoo Ideas for Men (For When You Have No Idea)

These tattoo ideas for men are verified by the greatest tattoo artists around the world. No regrets, right?
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We Tested the Recool, Igloo’s New Biodegradable Cooler

Iconic cooler brand Igloo released an eco-sensitive cooler called Recool that is 100% biodegradable. We tested the Recool to see how its size, ice retention, and durability hold up.
Ice & Vice

8 of the Coolest Ice Cream Parlors in the World

From Dubai to Toronto, Taiwan and New York City, these eight ice cream parlors around the world are creating wild flavors and crazy cones that make us scream for ice cream, sorbet, and gelato.
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Do These Guys Have What it Takes to be Chubbies’ Next Relatable, Righteous Male Model?

Swim trunk brand Chubbies sent a male model casting call for real, relatable men for their 2019 Man Model Contest to promote real guys with real bodies (no six-packs need apply).
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Red Bull Gets Back into the Soda Game with Red Bull Organics

Red Bull released four artisanal sodas under a new line called ORGANICS, including a cola, ginger ale, bitter lemon, and tonic water, all made with USDA Organic ingredients.
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This Techy Bookmark Doubles as a Reading Light

A practice in Japanese minimalism, this part bookmark-part reading light designed by Kouichi Okamoto is a thin film printed with nanoparticle ink that transmits electricity...
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Lululemon Releases Menswear Line with Edgy German Fashion Designer

German-born fashion designer surprised crowds at his February 2019 runway show with pieces from a new collaboration with Lululemon Men's called "Take the Moment."
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This Aston Martin Coffee Table Costs $17,000

A $17,000 coffee table made by auto-loving brand Discommon features the limited-edition Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar emerging from the grain. This line of luxury auto tables also includes...
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Think Outside the Box on Memorial Day and Try This Chili-Lime Grasshopper Recipe

Top your Memorial Day burgers and brats with crunchy chili-lime saltlt grasshoppers. Here's the quick & easy recipe from Seattle's Poquitos eatery.
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Mountain Mug: Famed Mountain Climber Conrad Anker Talks His Skincare Routine

Famous mountaineer Conrad Anker shares his five skincare rules on the mountain to protect your hands, feet, and face from sunburn, frostbite, and painful cracks. Plus, the only soap he trusts...
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Tecate Releases Limited-Edition Retro Dad-Cans

Tecate has brought back a retro can design for a limited-edition launch this summer, following the release of a new high ABV spin-off called Tecate Titanium.
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You Can Adopt a Puffin this Summer with Reyka Vodka (Seriously)

Icelandic vodka distiller Reyka Vodka has partnered with the National Audubon Foundation for an adopt-a-puffin campaign that allows drinkers to help endangered seabirds by becoming Puffin Daddies.
shilajit

Shilajit: You Probably Can’t Pronounce It Correctly, But You Should Be Taking It

One of the most nutrient-dense substances on Earth is a black, tar-like goop that seeps from the Himalayan mountains. It's called shilajit and it's packed with minerals depleted from our diets.
Roest Coffee Roaster

Sorry, Starbucks! You’ll Soon Be Able to Roast Your Own Coffee with Roest

The intuitive at-home sample roaster, Roest, was made for specialty coffee experts but can be used at home to experiment with different coffee roasts and flavors. If you suck, there's a manual mode, too...
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Jägermeister’s New Coolpacks Will Let You Bring Jäger Everywhere this Summer

The new packaging for Jägermeister resembles freezer packs and prompts drinkers to take the herbal liqueur anywhere and savor the complexity of its taste.
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Maker’s Mark and United By Blue Team Up to Take Out the Trash

Maker's Mark and United By Blue are coming together to remove 75,000 pounds of trash from the world's oceans and waterways in 2019 as part of a new #CocktailsForCleanups initiative.
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How to Run an Ultra Marathon If You’ve Never Attempted One Before

Our question: How do you run an ultra marathon without killing yourself? For answers and practical training tips, we asked Kris Mendoza, an ultra runner and Merrell Ambassador.
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6 Great Industrial Design Hotels, from Grain Silos and Diamond Factories

A converted grain silo in Cape Town, old diamond factory in Amsterdam, and uber-minimalist Hong Kong retreat are among the six best industrial design hotels around the world.
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8 Insanely Luxurious Tent Rentals You’ll Want to Book Instantly

The best luxury camping experiences include these eight safari tents, geodesic domes, and canvas mini-mansions offering world travelers a rich experience in nature (private chef included).
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Skip the Chocolate Bunnies and Build Your Own Adult Easter Basket

Build the ultimate grown-up Easter Basket by swapping chocolate rabbits, plastic grass, and colored eggs for beer, sausages, and a $1,000 pair of bunny ears.
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This Luxury Yacht Comes With an Amphibious Car, Hovercraft, and Jet Ski

The custom-built Exuma superyacht comes with more than 14 water toys including an amphibious water car, hovercraft, jet ski, underwater scooter, water skis, scuba equipment, and more...
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You Can Catch Us Riding Dirty in this Motorized Pool Lounger All Summer Long

The Splash Runner is a motorized pool floatie for adults with dual push-button control joysticks for 360-degree movement on the pool or lake. Add a remote-control drink float and you're set for summer.
Blade and Bow whiskey

Blade and Bow Re-Releases Rare 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

The super rare whiskey from Blade and Bow aged for 22 years will be re-released this spring in limited batches to honor the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery's 84th anniversary.
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Vans Dropped a David Bowie-Inspired Collection and It’s Insane

Now is the time to put on your red shoes and dance the blues. Vans released a limited-edition capsule collection called Vans x Bowie honoring the legendary Starman with five shoes, three shirts, and two hats. Each commemorates a David Bowie album or alter ego.
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This Life-Size LEGO McLaren Senna is Almost Cooler than the Real Supercar

LEGO re-created the $958,966 limited-release McLaren Senna supercar, a street-legal machine that reaches 60mph in 2.7 seconds, as a 467,854-piece, life-size toy. And it's awesome.
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The Craziest Nike Air Max Remixes of 2021 (So Far)

Check out these 2021 Nike Air Max sneakers, blending athletic technology with streetwear attitude and partnering with the most respected figures in current design culture: Atmos, Clot, Heron Preston, and Cactus Plant Flea Market (CPFM).
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Sufferfest Beer Company is Brewing Up a Better-for-You Kind of Superfood Beer

The super ingredient in Sufferfest’s Repeat Kolsch is bee pollen. It was created by the fit-minded Sufferfest as a response to low-cal summer beers that are nutrient duds.
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This Luxurious Dubai Hotel Suite is Worth its $21,000 Nightly Price Tag

Checking into the Royal Suite at the lavish Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai will run you more than $21,000 a night but it includes an on-site butler, vibrant cheetah-print furnishings, and access to a private beach.
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In 2020, You’ll Be Knock, Knock, Knockin’ at Heaven’s Door Distillery

Bob Dylan's whiskey brand, Heaven's Door Distillery, will open a new space in Nashville come fall 2020. The renovated church is saddled with a live music venue and arts center.
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Danner X Helinox Dropped the Only Camp Gear We Need for Spring

A hiking boot, a chair, and a table comprise the collab line created by Danner and Helinox to kick off the spring 2019 camping season. Each piece is lightweight but tough as nails.
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Financial Planning 101: What to Do ASAP to Build Long-Term Wealth

We asked an investment advisor to share exactly what a man should do to make his finances ironclad, build long-term wealth, and get the most free money possible.
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Norway’s Coolest New Hotel Is the Former Home of a Famous Shipping Line

Amerikalinjen, a new boutique hotel in Oslo, Norway, was converted from the headquarters of a 20th-century passenger and shipping line. Vintage and modern maritime design abound.

Why Camp on Land When You Can Camp on Water with an Inflatable Tent?

SmithFly created the Shoal Tent that allows you to camp on the water. Even crazier? It has no poles. The concept was created by a designer/fisherman and we need it now.
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Giant Chocolate Dragon Eggs Are the Perfect Pairing for the Game of Thrones Premiere

England-based food delivery service Deliveroo is offering massive two-pound chocolate Dragon Eggs, just in time for the final season premiere of Game of Thrones on April 14 (and Easter on April 21).
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Leftover Makeover: How to Cook with Stale Bread

Katie Parla teaches The Manual how to cook with stale bread — loaves you'd normally throw away — and make dishes like stuffed mussels and pasta.