Keeping an ample supply of whiskey — whether it’s American single malt, single malt Scotch, Irish whiskey, or bourbon — at the ready is a good thing, indeed. And whether you’re just getting into whiskey…
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The Absolute Best Ratio For a Gin & Tonic
There’s never been an easier time to get a fancy cocktail. There isn’t a Ramos Gin Fizz on every menu, but even modest cocktail bars typically have something with four-plus ingredients, special ice, and a…
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We Asked an AI To Name the Best Bourbons. The Suggestions Were Surprisingly Solid
2022 may very well go down as the year that artificial intelligence became mainstream. Did we all lose our jobs to the machines and end up in an epic battle for humanity? No. But AI-generated…
The Best At-Home Exercises That Don’t Need a Bunch of Equipment
Once the temperature drops, all my motivation to get outside and stay active plummets. I’m not brave enough to commit to running or biking in frigid weather. Maybe you are. Props to you. But for…
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Get a Jump on Your New Year’s Resolution With lululemon Studio
If you’re anything like us–or the rest of the population–getting more fit and well are at the top of your to-do list for the new year. The lululemon Studio–with The Mirror hardware–gives you access to…
Sparkling Wine Vs Champagne: The Best Bottles to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
I firmly believe that there’s never a bad time for sparkling wine. As a writer, I’ve had the chance to visit wineries from Champagne to California and have fallen in love with more than my…
The Best Irish Stout For When You’ve Had Your Fill of Guinness
Back around St. Paddy’s Day this year, I put together a quick primer on Irish stouts and provided a few options that aren’t Guinness. On the list is O’Hara’s Irish Stout — a very good…
A $52,000 Bottle of Pappy’s 23-Year Bourbon
The high-end whiskey market continues to reach astronomical heights. You only need to look to bottles of Pappy Van Winkle to see the growing trend. Typically it’s no surprise when a bottle of Pappy’s can…
Our 11 Favorite Cocktails This Year That Are Perfect For the Holidays
The Cool Material team sipped and suggested plenty of weekend cocktails this year. Many were seasonally appropriate, and ranged from classics to modern takes on classics. A handful are also the perfect addition to any…
Here’s What It’s Actually Like to be a Professional Brewer
One of my fellow bartenders at Wilmington Brew Works made an incredible banana foster stout and another one of us absolutely nailed an extra special bitter (ESB) a few months ago. Another homebrewer I know…
Lovehoney’s Orctan Checks All the Right Self Pleasure Boxes
Lovehoney–the world’s biggest online sex toy store–has over two decades of experience when it comes to providing the latest and greatest toys that will satisfy everyone’s taste. Enter the Orctan, a silent but mighty device…
How I Became a Better Homebrewer After Working at a Brewery
Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives…
Flossing Is a Breeze With quip’s New Rechargeable Cordless Water Flosser
With quip‘s new rechargeable cordless water flosser, you’ll never have to lie to your dentist about flossing again. The 360º rotating magnetic floss tip with two pressure modes and two water flow settings hits all…
Want the Greatest Cocktail Gift Out There? Give Sunday’s Finest Gold Fashioned.
Looking for the perfect gift for the whiskey lover in your life? Look no further than Sunday’s Finest Gold Fashioned. This ready to drink old fashioned features an incredible whiskey blend, housemade bitters and the…
This Cannabis Book Teaches You How To Make Dispensary Quality Edibles At Home
After Monica Lo was put on pain medication for a herniated disc, she decided to switch to edible cannabis for something that was easier on her system. Though with a strict landlord, discretion was key.…
Huckberry x Matt McCormick Whiskey Glasses & Decanter Set
While we would hate to be those kinda people that tell you that you’re doing it wrong when it comes to drinking whiskey–insert any of the number of platitudes about the only way to drink…
Whistlepig’s 10 Year Piggybank Rye Is Packaged in a Porcine-Shaped Decanter
Contrary to what popular media might be telling you in your newsfeed, the rye whiskey market has been going strong ever since Prohibition. Old Overholt–billed as America’s oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey–and Rittenhouse Rye–introduced…
3 Distilleries That Prove Some of the Best American Whiskey Comes From Texas
While Kentucky usually gets the most attention, you can find great American whiskey in just about every state these days. One of the most interesting is Texas, both from a flavor perspective and from the…
8 Gifts for Whiskey Lovers That Aren’t Just Whiskey Stones
Guys who like whiskey are constantly being flooded with novelty shot glasses and whiskey stones. The first are usually a little too kitschy to get a fully authentic reception, and the second have dubious results…
This $150 Bottled Old Fashioned Is the Easiest Cocktail Party Crowd Pleaser
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. The pandemic sped up a lot of trends in the drinks industry. One that…