Learning about the process of whisky-making is one reason to take a distillery tour, but we all know that the real name of the game is the post-tour tasting. Any day spent sampling a range of whiskies is a special one in our books.
Highland Park has officially been making whisky in Kirkwall since 1798. The distillery requires no introduction for rabid fans of single malt.
The typical beef with earbuds is that they sound worse than similarly priced over- or on-ear headphones. That’s not to say audio engineers haven’t figured out how to squeeze spectacular sound out of a diminutive package, there’s just usually a hefty premium for having your cake and eating it too.
Jim Wilson may not be a household name, but his resume speaks for itself. As the producer behind films like Dances with Wolves and The Bodyguard, he developed a reputation for making films whose cultural impacts belied their modest budgets.
Today in Gear we examine Amazon’s assault on the living room, Jack Spade’s new line of sunglasses, Burberry’s linen ties for spring and Tag Heuer’s Carrera CH80.
Today in Gear we examine the return of the “Pepsi bezel”, Office’s move to mobile, an off-roading bumper built for Wranglers, a new escapement from Nomos and a modern take on the Super 8.
Today in Gear we examine quieter lawn mowers, a book on quail hunting rigs, Bamboo bicycles and winey Glenmorangie.
Today in Gear we examine a vintage military bag revised for 2014, Marmot’s first dance with Polartec Alpha, La Sportiva’s advanced Vapor Nano Skis and the mother of all iPhone camera accessories.
Today in Gear we examine the world’s fastest external drive, Bell’s throwback helmets, your guide to aging beer and a ladder accessory that lends a helping hand.
Jimmy Carbonetti, Caveman band member and the proprietor of Carbonetti Guitars located on New York’s Lower East Side, still has plenty of life to live before he churns out the next self-help best seller. But if a Carbonetti’s Rules for Success ever does surface, the lessons should seem familiar: do what you love and find mentors.
Today in Gear we examine the notebook of the future, your guide to Japanese drinking culture, TOMS’ segue into coffee and 4k-upconverting cords.
Format, quality and compression: three important factors in how to listen better.
Today in Gear we examine, a grill approved for Gauchos, a newly immigrated Irish Whiskey, baseball hats from the ’30s and wireless routers your IT staff will love.
Today in gear, Nokia’s valuable tracking treasure tags, VW-inspired food trailers and more.
Today in gear we check out the blazing new Nikon D4s, The Black Tux, a new smartphone from Boeing and more.
Today in Gear, we find optimized beer glasses, workingman’s whiskey, long johns, high-tech goggles and much more.
Today in gear, we examine a rubber-based lint tool, made-in-the U.S.A.
Today in gear, we examine the return of Big Bertha, a dirt bike to snow mobile conversion kit, Gravity comes home, helmets get a better fit and much more.
Today in gear, we discuss Roland’s resurrected drum machine, galactic wonder shoes, Canon’s latest compact champion, Jordan and his Jordans and more.
Science continues to prove that lighting affects our energy level, mood and sleep patterns more than we think — not to mention playing a tremendous role in altering the look and feel of interior spaces. Swapping out a traditional on/off switch for a dimmer is a fast home upgrade that provides immediate impact in any lighting scenario.