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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For some, January was defined by dry. Others leaned a little more toward damp. And then there are those who threw moderation trends to the wind and continued right where the holidays left off. For…
Give Her the Gift That Keeps on Giving This Valentine’s Day
When it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts, a box of chocolates and a dozen roses are eternal classics. This year, switch up the flowers with the Lovehoney Rose Clitoral Stimulator, the gift that keeps on…
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When I’m in the market for a shower beer, I want something simple and satisfying. It should be on the cheaper side, but not cheaply made, and taste good but not so good that you…
The 9 Best Cask Strength Bourbons Under $100
If you’re new to the world of whiskey, you might be confused by the various terms listed on bottles of bourbon, rye, single malt Scotch, and other whisk(e)ys. And for bourbon, there’s one designation in…
The 7 Best Bourbons You Can Find Anywhere For Under $50
You can find a high-quality bourbon in just about any price range. That said, most of the bottles that typically capture the attention from bourbon aficionados and the whiskey press tend to be one-off releases…
I Moved To Ireland For a 3-Month Brewing Internship. Here’s What It Was Like
I spent the last three months of 2022 working at Kinnegar Brewing, an Irish craft brewery in Letterkenny, County Donegal. For homebrewers who want to learn what it’s actually like to work in a brewery,…
The Arcwave Pow Manual Stroker is Like an Overdesigned Vacuum For Your Penis
There are times when we all just need to release some stress. If your partner isn’t around, the Arcwave Pow premium manual stroker can help you take care of business in a way you wouldn’t…
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Eboni Major Just Dropped Her First New Bourbon Release After Leaving Bulleit as the First Black Female Whiskey Blender
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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…
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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 bev by BLACK+DECKER Is a Cordless Automatic Cocktail Maker
I have to admit that I’m something of a cocktail purist. So the idea of letting a machine prep my drink seems blasphemous. But, even I’m impressed by the potential of BLACK+DECKER’s bev, an automatic…
Elevate Your Next Cocktail Party With These W&P Cubes
When it comes to cocktails, it doesn’t matter if you’re making and Old-Fashioned, Manhattan, G&T, Embarcadero Penicillin, Whiskey Sour, Smash, or Highball, or maybe a Boulevardier, or a Mule, or a Julep, or maybe a…
Add To Bar Cart: This Affordable Bourbon Will Be Your Favorite Everyday Sipper
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There are a lot of rules that govern bourbon. At their core, those rules…
The Best Old Fashioned Variations You Can Make At Home
I’ve found that an important life skill is choosing a favorite cocktail. If you’re out with friends in a new city, trying out a new bar, or simply need to fall back on an old…
Why Pro Athletes Trust This CBD and How You Can Use It, Too
CBD is like salad dressing. You have to try different kinds on different dishes to figure out your preferences. We use a tincture when we’re feeling scattered or stressed. We love a powder for sleep.…
The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January
Year after year, the month of January brings with it the hope and expectation for personal and societal improvements. Resolutions, new fitness habits, and a renewed sense of optimism are hallmarks of the first month…
Kickstart Your Day, Power Your Workouts and Stay Hydrated With LMNT
That one product is LMNT, the tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. This science-backed electrolyte mix contains all the sodium, potassium and magnesium you need–without all the junk sugar,…