Whether you prefer red wine, white wine, wine coolers, or even boxed wine, finding the perfect middle ground between price and quality is every wine lover's goal. And in fact, one of the most frequently asked questions to sommeliers is: What is the turning point between a cheap bottle of wine and a good bottle … Read more
Texas is having a big moment in pop culture, from music's biggest stars like Beyoncè to Netflix's deep dive into Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders to the fashion bastion of Western wear. Matthew McConaughey even convinced fellow movie star Glen Powell to leave Hollywood and return to their home state of Texas. So it shouldn't be all … Read more
I poured countless glasses of whiskey during my 12 years as a bartender at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Hollywood. But I didn't start to understand Scotch until I started writing about it. In my early years as a spirits writer, I went straight to Scotland's leading whiskey expert, Charles Maclean, who wrote more than … Read more
Next year Bulova celebrates its 150th anniversary in watchmaking, and throughout this history the brand has produced purposeful watches that are stylish and ostentatious. So it's little surprise that the marque ventured into motorsport during the rise of both in the 1940s. In 1957, Bulova became NASCAR's official timekeeper and branched out in the 1970s, … Read more
In terms of coastal California getaways, one might say there’s simply too much to choose from. But if you want to ditch the crowds and go road-tripping, then “SLO” down—halfway between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Luis Obispo awaits and will not disappoint. Related: This High Desert Heaven Is America’s Top … Read more
American whiskey collectors know Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky well. It produces Pappy Van Winkle in partnership with the Van Winkle family and releases the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) of limited edition bourbon and rye whiskeys each year. But the brand's core bourbon expression, the affordable and reliable Buffalo Trace Bourbon, is also worth … Read more
I've spent nearly twenty years writing about alcohol. During this time, I traveled the world, from Taiwan to Tullahoma, TN, sipping complex and sometimes extraordinarily rare whiskeys. I've tried fifty-year-old Scotch whiskeys from the Scottish Highlands and decades-old highly sought-after bourbon from Kentucky. So I know how to pick out the subtle aromas and flavors … Read more
When drinkers talk about “agave spirit,” they're almost always talking about Mexico's wildly popular liquors: mezcal and tequila. First, it is one of the fastest growing categories on shelves. The latter looks set to overtake vodka in the next few years. The soul consumed in America. So yes, our neighbors to the south definitely know … Read more
While G-SHOCK watches are the most iconic timepieces under the Casio brand, they are by no means the only set of quality watches the Japanese electronics company produces. Casio essentially created the world of mass-produced digital watches when it introduced the first digital wristwatch in 1974. Since then, it has continued to produce countless watches … Read more
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Hear us out: The best red wines are perfect for sipping throughout the year. From light sparkling reds to earthy, fruit-forward pinots and inexpensive bottles to use for pitchers of … Read more