If there’s one name in bourbon that is sure to turn heads, it’s Pappy Van Winkle. It’s notoriously hard to find (especially when it comes to the higher age statements), and if you do happen…
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Add to Bar Cart: The Vaults 2022 Release Blends Widow Jane’s Oldest and Rarest Whiskeys
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There’s no shortage of whiskey releases for bourbon lovers to keep track of. Many…
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Give the Gift of Great Cigars With La Aurora
Keep it simple. But simple doesn’t mean useless. Give the gift of a great smoke. La Aurora is the O.G. brand of Dominican cigars. They offer something for everyone. For the buddy who just likes…
Upgrade Your Sleep and Downgrade Your Stress With the Apollo Neuro Wearable
Believe it or not, improving your sleep and decreasing your stress isn’t as impossible as you might think–if you’re willing to wear the Apollo device on your wrist, ankle or as a clip. The Apollo…
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Miller Lite Christmas Tree Keg Stands
Add a little boozy Christmas cheer to your home with an official Miller Lite Xmas tree keg stand. Not only does it offer a home for a quarter keg of Miller Lite, it can also…
5 Classic Scotch Cocktails Every Guy Should Know How to Make
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The 2022 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout to Buy Based on What Type of Beer Drinker You Are
Goose Island introduced its Bourbon County Stout to the world in 1992. I, too, was introduced to the world in 1992. And while that means I don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of the evolution of…
The Macallan Releases Two Whiskies Inspired By the World of Coffee
Scottish distillery The Macallan has used its Harmony Collection to offer unique and often experimental whiskies. In the brand’s latest release, The Macallan has produced two whiskies inspired by the world of coffee: Inspired by…
The Shinola x Vermont Copper Flask is What Your Bar is Missing
Who knew a flask could be so beautiful? Usually reserved for tailgates and bachelor gifts, a flask isn’t something I normally think of as a piece of art. But Shinola may have just changed my…
St. George Spirits Releases 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey
St George Spirits, which launched in 1982, is one of the country’s most experimental distilleries, offering a variety of artisanal, award-winning boozy offerings. To celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary St. George is releasing a limited…
Dr Pepper Releases Bourbon-Flavored Soda
Dr Pepper has taken a page out of tailgate mixed drinks by releasing a Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve soda. The soda is in fact non-alcoholic but, according to the beverage company, inspired by the brand’s…
Frē Tobacco-Free Pouches Let You Enjoy Your Nicotine Anywhere
The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and for those of you looking for a travel-friendly nicotine option, we’ve got great news. Frē is a high-impact nicotine pouch that will help satisfy your…
Nude Glass Altruist & Hemingway Gift Set
There’s no finer accompaniment for an excellent glass of whiskey than a high quality cigar. Nude Glass, the beloved Turkish glassware makers, know this well and have released the Altruist & Hemingway Gift Set. The…
Ardbeg Hypernova
We love ourselves some smoky, peaty Ardbeg single malt, and now that fall is upon us it’s all the more reason to imbibe in some of Islay’s best. The distillery has just announced its new…
St. Agrestis Bottled Negroni Sbagliato
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Negroni Sbagliato has been the “it” cocktail of the moment. Thanks to a a viral meme, the sparkling riff on a Negroni has dominated the food…
Churchill: A Drinking Life: Champagne, Cognac, and Cocktails
It’s not exactly a secret that Winston Churchill enjoyed the occasional cocktail or two. However the legendary indulgences habits of the former Prime Minister are often blown out of proportion or simply untrue. Churchill: A…
Arby’s Smoked Bourbon
While it might not be served in a bun with some Horsey Sauce slapped on it, Arby’s Smoked Bourbon should prove to be quite tasty. As a follow-up to its curly fries-infused Vodka last year,…
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit
On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,”…
Omsom ‘IYKYK’ Salt, Pepper, and MSG Shaker Set
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Add to Bar Cart: Redemption Sur Lee Is a Rye Whiskey Unlike Any Other
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Redemption Whiskey has made a name for itself in the world of rye thanks…