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Maker’s Mark’s newest (and, technically, first) limited-edition whiskey tastes delicious, complex, and is fairly priced. In other words, it’s a total winner you need to buy. The 2019 Limited Release (also known as RC6) is an experiment that has managed to preserve everything great about Maker’s Mark while adding new depth and complexity. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World Read article Maker’s Mark has always been a wheated bourbon—a grain recipe using wheat as the “flavoring grain” instead of rye....

Dale Sanders is older than the Appalachian Trail. Sanders was born in 1925; the 2,190-mile contiguous hiking path from Georgia to Maine (marked with the famous white blazes) was officially completed in 1937. That didn’t stop Sanders from conquering his younger foe. On October 26, the 82-year-old became the oldest person to complete the entire AT in a single year. He finished at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, on October 26, according to The Washington Post....

A mini-tornado sent beachgoers scrambling to retrieve items that were sent flying high into the sky Wednesday, creating chaos on a French Riviera beach. Local resident Virginie Segal was across the street from Salis beach in Antibes, France, and captured footage of the mayhem as all types of inflatables, beach toys, umbrellas and beach towels became airborne. The Telegraph described it as “a spectacular display of color and confusion.” Dust devil in France sends beach toys, umbrellas and more flying into the air....

There’s a trove of new sports books—about a team of Bronx ballers, some big-name stars, the Miracle Mets, and more—that can’t be beat. Here’s what’s on our reading list. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Pounding the Rock by Marc Skelton The Fannie Lou Hamer Panthers were one of the Bronx’s worst high-school basketball teams—until coach Marc Skelton stepped in. His memoir about the team’s remarkable 2016-2017 season, though inspiring, isn’t always rosy....

Protein supplements tend to be one of the first things people stock up on at the start of a fitness kick. Whether in the form of protein bars, powders, or ready-to-drink shakes, protein is lauded as one of the best ways to refuel after a workout or snack healthily between meals. But if you’ve started strength training and supplementing strictly to lose weight, your success may hinge on more than how much protein you’re getting....

Watch pro skateboarders compete in the 2019 Dew Tour Long Beach with Women’s Street Quarter Final, Women’s Park Semi Final, and Men’s Street Quarter Final. New for 2019 is the multi-camera experience, DEW VIEW. Hover over the right side of the player to select a different view. To see live scoring, visit the Dew Tour website. Thursday 6/13 Schedule (Subject to Change): 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. PDT: Women’s Street Quarter Final 3:30 p....

Watch Day 3 of 2019 Dew Tour Long Beach with TransWorld SKATEboarding’s “Battle of the Shops” presented by Bones Love Milk, Men’s Park Semi Final, and Men’s Street Semi Final. New for 2019 is the multi-camera experience, DEW VIEW. Hover over the right side of the player to select a different view. Live scoring is available on the Dew Tour website. Saturday 6/15 Schedule (Subject to Change): 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p....

There are myriad acne spot treatments you can buy over the counter to treat pimples, but these temporary remedies only focus on the symptoms. Instead, get to the root of acne and stop it before it starts. If you’ve got recurring issues with acne, don’t wait for the next zit to wreak havoc. Instead, try Clearogen. How to Get Clear Skin: 3 Foods That Cause Acne Read article Clearogen utilizes active botanical extracts that prevent acne caused by hormonal fluctuations....

He’s famous for his massive arms, but Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t one to skip legs day. This weekend, Johnson took to Instagram to show off the results of his legs workout, and we’d say he has every right to be proud of them: We got crazy and hard core trained legs (my personal fav) this weekend. Had fun. Got after it like f*cking animals… the big furry kind. Another one in the books....

Dieting continues to be one of the hardest New Year’s resolutions to maintain, and every year it claims its share of victims. Even if you commit to a diet, there are infinitesimal ways to softly cheat—sugar-free diets come with their own zero-sugar sodas, intermittent fasters can nosh on sweets all afternoon, and even vegans can have their (vegan) cake and eat it, too. Lucky for those ardent dieters out there, a new study from Drexel University suggests that exercise is a sort of dietary insulation, a protective factor that regulates hunger and reduces appetite....

The OtterBox Trooper LT30 Soft Cooler packs tight and seals completely for safe stowage of food and beverages on the water trail. $299 otterbox.com OtterBox has entered the cooler competition lately with a full lineup of both hard and soft cooler candidates, all striving for the high-end adventure cooler niche. My pick of the litter is the LT Trooper 30. Honestly, I didn’t really know I needed a soft cooler for boating trips until I used one....

You’ve probably had a twinge or two of knee pain in your life. But just because knee pain is fairly common, that doesn’t mean it’s something you should have to live with. “The knee joint is arguably the most stressed joint in the human body,” says Richard Wilcock, a strength coach and owner of Flagship Fitness. “When you’re on your feet, the knee is taking the strain with over three quarters of your bodyweight pushing down on it....

General Stanley McChrystal has a longstanding habit of reading two books at once, even while he was serving in the Middle East. During his various posts, which included the commanding the Joint Special Operations Command in Afghanistan, the four-star general devoured novels at an impressive rate, thanks to the ability to listen to them using his iPod at the time. “I could throw on headphones while on aircraft between bases,” McChrystal says....

The stars came out for the 76th annual Golden Globes ceremony last night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and all eyes were on the red carpet to see who pulled off the best looks. And they didn’t disappoint: Celebs turned out with classic outfits, daring ensembles, and yes, even a few questionable sartorial choices. Below, we’ve rounded up a few of the best dressed men from the 2019 red carpet....

You’d never wear the same pair of socks every day without washing them. The same goes with shirts and just about everything else we put on our bodies. However, there’s often one exception: a watch—specifically the strap. Just like any other material, your watch strap can get dirty, smell, and even be ruined without proper cleanings. “Cleaning your watch helps maintain its original luster and rinse away any corrosive deposits that may destroy them over time,” says Justin Vrakas, a watch influencer and founder of watchsteez....

Ray J gets by with a little help from his friends — one in particular. On the verge of developing diabetes, the 37-year-old singer turned to longtime pal and fitness expert Jas Mathur to recalibrate and hone in on his health. Mathur is no stranger to getting in shape. Once weighing in at 450 lbs., the web developer and entrepreneur decided to make a change in his 20s, with two very specific goals in mind: lose enough weight to score a girlfriend and fit inside a car....

We’re always told to play by the rules—use strict form and don’t cut corners. What if cheating on your workouts and reps could build more size in the gym? The fact remains always playing by the traditional set of workout rules can eventually force you into a plateau. Repeating traditional exercises with heavier weights can only progress you so far. Partial range of motion exercises and cheat reps can help you take your routine to the next level....

You know what the best and worst foods for weight loss are. Knowledge isn’t keeping you from adopting a healthier diet—it’s having the discipline to curb your cravings, set the time to meal prep, and shop smarter for groceries. Luckily there are simple lifestyle tweaks and hacks that make all of the above just a bit easier. Give ’em a shot. Don’t eat out Fast food can seem super cheap with things like the Dollar Menu or coupons for 2-for-1 burgers and shakes....

The cobra is the common name of the elapid snake, belonging to the genus Naja, highly venomous and capable of defensively turning its head into a hood. It’s also now the perfect label for a seemingly life-threatening, gravity-defying aerial maneuver that’s been turning heads on social media. Aniol Serrasolses first nailed the acrobatic move that combines equal parts freestyle and freefall back in January 2019 on Chile’s Rio Palguin. The Spanish kayaker, world-renowned for pushing the sport’s boundaries and often called Cobra, quickly dubbed the eponymous downriver trick....

“I can remember the exact moment I decided to start the company.” Hamilton Powell is talking about the brand he founded, Crown & Caliber, a site built for luxury watch enthusiasts looking for a timepiece that gets inspected, maintained, and resold by a team of experts based in Atlanta. 7 Luxury Watches to Give the Stylish Guy on Your List This Year Read article “One day I had lunch with a friend of mine named Jay who decided to sell his watch to a local jewelry store after unsuccessfully trying to sell it online,” he tells Men’s Journal....