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| | BY KIRK MILLER How a tequila veteran is disrupting a huge (but often boring) spirits category | |
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| | With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start considering the watch lovers in your life. Sure, you might not fancy dropping $10K on a fancy new diver for your best buddy from high school, but there’s plenty of other horologically-inspired gear that’s eminently more affordable — and just as much fun. (Well, almost as much fun.) Consider the excellent straps and watch storage solutions from vintage watch specialists Analog:Shift, or the small accessories from strap specialists Crown & Buckle; indeed, products from these brands make excellent stocking stuffers. And what about the true watch nerds who like to read? (Remember reading — that thing we all did before Instagram?) How about a history of the Rolex Submariner, or a copy of the modern classic A Man & His Watch? While we’ve thrown in a couple of actual watches for good measure, the truth is that there are so many good watch-related gifts out there that you don’t remotely need to gift someone an actual timepiece this winter… | |
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| | How Weber Ranch Is Disrupting Vodka | | | | Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka likes to say its liquid is “Born in Jalisco, Crafted in Texas.” The spirits brand, which just picked up a Double Gold medal in the 2024 New York World Spirits Competition, takes inspiration from both locales. Their vodka is distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave, resulting in a unique bottle that represents the best of two worlds — it can elevate a Martini and also provide a new and delicious perspective on traditional agave spirits cocktails, such as a Paloma. |
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| | Somewhere along the way, we forgot why we travel. It wasn’t that long ago when a vacation meant disconnecting, immersing yourself in a new culture and embracing the unknown. Now, often, it’s just another photo shoot. Our social media feeds, especially Instagram, are filled with sun-kissed influencers perched precariously on cliff edges or lounging on pristine beaches, seeking the perfect shot to rack up likes. But behind those filtered images is a less glamorous reality: over-tourism, shallow experiences and disrespectful behavior. The magic of travel is slowly being eroded, one selfie at a time. Let’s call it the “Instagram effect.” | |
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