On my walk to the bar, I rehearsed “para uno, en la barra está bien” exactly 30 times. I once read about a technique called mega-drilling, suggesting it takes 30 repetitions to cement a memory.…
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Westland Distillery’s Latest American Single Malt Is a True Taste of the PNW
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. It feels like the official designation of the American single malt whiskey category has…
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An Electric Snow Bike Is the Coolest New Way To Experience the Backcountry
As a lifelong “mountain guy,” I tend to scoff at the mention of “a fresh way to explore the backcountry.” The last thing the outdoor rec industry needs is another motor on the trail systems…
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I Moved To Ireland For a 3-Month Brewing Internship. Here’s What It Was Like
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Rhodes Portland Boots Are the Perfect Everyday Wear, and Currently 25% Off
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Rotten Tomatoes and Netflix both reign supreme in their respective territories and since there’s such a natural overlap, it might be worth seeing what the first has to say about the second. As it turns…
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Why Your Next Favorite Rye Whiskey Just Might Be This All-Texas Bottle
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. While bourbon is usually the first spirit to come to mind when thinking about…
The 5 Best Places To Buy Quality Cigars Online
Over the past 30 years, I’ve purchased and smoked more cigars than I can count. Although I prefer not to dwell on it, both from financial and health perspectives, the fact remains that it’s important…
The 9 Best Men’s Joggers That Look As Good As They Feel
Over the past few years, men’s joggers have become just as important to the men’s style portfolio as dark denim. They fit perfectly into the significant shift in men’s fashion toward a more casual, comfortable…
10 Mobile Games That Will Sharpen Your Mind In Your Downtime
Mobile gaming apps have come a long way in the last few years, and that’s probably a bit of an understatement. The rise of Apple Arcade has meant that folks are actively choosing to pay…