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Is there anything more tantalizing than a sealed bottle of bourbon, an unlit cigar or a fresh pot of coffee?

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Is there anything more tantalizing than a sealed bottle of bourbon, an unlit cigar, a fresh pot of coffee or a screaming hot skillet? If our readers told us anything this year, it’s that these are the topics worth revisiting, time and time again.


The 18 Best Bourbon Whiskeys You Can Buy in 2020

Everything you ever wanted to know about America's favorite brown spirit, including, of course, the best bottles you can actually buy.

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The 14 Best Tequilas You Can Buy in 2020

This definitive guide explores everything you need to know about the world’s most popular agave spirit, including a list of the best bottles and brands to seek out.

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The 12 Best Cigars to Smoke in 2018

To novices, smoking a cigar can be more intimidating than fun. We're here to help.

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The 18 Best Office Chairs of 2020

Everything you need to know to find an office chair best suited to your needs, including ergonomics, price, aesthetics and features.

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The Best Cast-Iron Skillets You Can Buy in 2019

This definitive guide explores everything you need to know about cast-iron cookware, including the best skillets for every type of cook.

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These Are the 5 Best American Whiskeys, According to More Than 50 Experts

Only five American whiskeys won gold at the International Spirits Challenge, and almost all of them can be found fairly easily.

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The 35 Best Sofas and Couches For Every Budget and Style

Mid-century modern, contemporary and plenty of the classics, this list is your personal lookbook to the most important piece of furniture that's not your bed.

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The Best Gifts for Whiskey Lovers

Though a popular gift this time of year, whiskey actually runs the risk of being thoughtless. These picks are anything but.

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Having Problems Seasoning Your Cast-Iron Skillet? This Method Is Faster and Easier.

The single largest drawback to owning and cooking on cast-iron skillets is the application and maintenance of seasoning.

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The 25 Best Coffee Roasters in America

From old-school coffee stalwarts to deep-cut competition roasters, these are the absolute best coffee roasters in America.

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This Is the Best Whiskey of the Year, Says the World’s Top Expert

The 15th edition of Jim Murray's 2019 Whisky Bible names another Buffalo Trace Distillery bottle World Whisky of the Year.

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The 25 Best Things to Cook with a Cast-Iron Skillet

The limits of a cast-iron skillet are typically one of two things: a general lack of imagination or foods with exceptionally high acidity. This guide fixes one of these things.

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One of Our Favorite Cast-Iron Brands Just Made the Perfect Breakfast Skillet

Isaac Morton's machine-smoothed cast-iron skillets are drool-worthy, functional and now a bit easier to handle.

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This Year in Gear


Just like that, 2018 has come and gone. Take a look back at the best of what the past 365 days had to offer in This Year in Gear
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