What’s Your Dream Car? Kindred Motorworks Will Top It.

Picture your dream car. Are you doing it? Can you hear the growl of the engine as you turn the key? See the pedestrians on Main Street doing double takes as your candy-colored cruiser rolls by? Feel the satisfying clicks of the physical buttons, levers and switches? I’m picturing my dream ride in my mind’s eye, and it’s glorious.

But here’s the thing about those nostalgic fantasy cars from our past: they can quickly turn into an owner’s nightmare. There’s no end to the concessions you have to make when opting for a retro ride over modern automobiles. Sure they look beautiful on the outside, but you should see the rust on the frame. Those clips you swipe through on social media look smooth, but cornering in a 1960s SUV feels like an amusement park ride. And do you really want to rely on ancient drum brakes and lap belts when driving your family around? I certainly don’t.

Recently, though, a third option has appeared for those dissatisfied with both retro dependability and modern charm: Kindred Motorworks, a bespoke automotive outfit that completely restores vintage Broncos and VW Buses to meet the performance, reliability and modern conveniences we all expect, without losing the invigorating spirit that made these our dream cars in the first place.

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The Drinking Culture of Germany

It’s simply impossible to separate German drinking culture and the art of brewing beer. Actually, it’s all but impossible to separate German culture and beer, that’s how deeply connected it is to the fabric of the country. Beer — and its presence at the country’s most iconic national drinking event, Oktoberfest — have long dominated global awareness of Germany’s alcohol production, and with good reason.

Yet, even with such an emphasis on beer, there’s plenty of other drinking traditions that have been built up in the country. There’s a massive German wine scene, and their traditional rieslings have become internationally acclaimed. In the southern part of the country, an emphasis on fruit brandies that draw from the bounty of the Black Forest is well-established, and during the last few decades, a new generation of local distillers have cropped up to produce gin and other spirits.

All of these industries, plus incredible bar scenes in cosmopolitan hubs like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne, mean that cocktail culture, wine and spirits of all kinds are alive and well in Germany — even if beer continues to be king. To explore all that and more, here’s a deeper look into how these libations define the German drinking identity.

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Your Dream Machine, Made Real

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The old-school ride of your dreams is just that: a fantasy. In reality, retro cars are unreliable, unsafe and lacking in the performance department. That’s why Kindred Motorworks decided to take first-generation Ford Broncos and VW Buses and upgrade those nostalgic models with all the modern amenities we expect today, while keeping the soul of these dream rides intact. Choose from vehicles with a 5.0-liter V8 or all-electric power. Enjoy the peace of mind provided by modern suspension, safety and braking systems. Bask in the glory of the automotive design that you’ve drooled over for decades. In Kindred’s hands, your dream vehicle just became a reality.

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Review: The 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Ranked

What we’re drinking: The 2024 edition of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)

Where it’s from: Buffalo Trace is America’s oldest continuously operating distillery. Based in Frankfort, KY, the company was founded in 1775.

Why we’re drinking these: Released annually, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is an assortment of uncut and unfiltered bottles that are quickly snatched up for well over their $150 retail price. Each year, the collection includes bottles of Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon, George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey, Sazerac 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and William Larue Weller Bourbon.

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