Posts

Learning about bourbon is a lot of fun. If you have just commenced your journey into bourbon tasting and education, starting with different types of highly regarded expressions is a natural part of the learning process. Bourbon is the most famous American whiskey, but there are some rules to its production. At least a 51% corn mash bill stored in charred oaks for four years and distillation in the US is what makes bourbon, as opposed to rye whiskey or charcoal-filtered Tennessee whiskey....

A wake typically takes place a day before the funeral and historically has been held in the mourning family’s home. Wakes can also be held at a funeral home, church, or other appropriate location. Family and close friends gather to grieve and share their condolences in a less formal setting. Traditionally, family and friends would stay awake together during the night to mourn and support one another with the deceased, which is where the term wake originates....

When it comes to rare supercars that are both iconic and heroic, there’s one name that is bound to come to mind: The Ferrari F40, especially the 1989 F40 Berlinetta “Non-Cat, Non-Adjust” version. And if you’re on the hunt for one yourself, Bonhams has made it your lucky day. As one might expect with a classic used car, there is some paperwork to the car’s name… then again, unlike with most used car titles, this one is still in the name of the first owner....

VKTRE Moto Co. makes its mark with contemporary designs that suit a synchronized lifestyle. Their goal is for you to have something that is suitable for riding and also looks the part when painting the town red. When it comes to style, fit, and wearability, they get it. The original collection sets out to bring together two domains that have been disjointed in the past: the fashion and motorcycle worlds. When design and durability come together, especially in Los Angeles, CA where the jackets are tailored, the results are worth noting....

The world may have spent the last year and a half working from home while wearing anything with an elastic waistband, so it’s totally understandable if your office wear game is weak right now. However, with more and more workplaces returning to in-person offices – especially if the office you work in has a more traditional, formal dress code – then you’re likely in need of a brand-new business suit (or two)....

John Carpenter’s Halloween movies scared us off a lot of things, from babysitting to trick-or-treating to summer camp. At the center of the nightmare was his iconic man/monster Michael Myers, who hasn’t soon departed from our traumatized psyches. Some may wonder why on earth you would opt for a permanent likeness of Myers on your skin, but the why wouldn’t you? The Halloween movies were of an era that delivered some of the greatest horror masterpieces of all time, and such an era–and its creations–deserve a place of honor....

Arm tattoos are the premier choice for newcomers to ink or for more experienced collectors looking to work on large scale body art. The best tree arm tattoos vary in color, size, and technical details but demonstrate commitment to top quality execution and versatility in design. Tree tattoos traditionally symbolize knowledge, growth and wisdom while also being linked to new life, growth, beauty, and strength. Anyone looking for a place to get the perfect symbolic or stylistic tattoo to suit their sensibilities should be looking to use this optimum location....

There are few careers that are more commonly associated with rugged men than plumbing, and many men who take part in that career understand that it is much more valuable than what most of society would deem. Plumbing tattoos provide a way to exemplify the devotion one has to the job that so few are willing to even consider. Plumbing is one of the oldest professions in the world, and the technology behind running water and indoor plumbing is much more complex than the average person would assume....

Ammonites are a natural wonder that connect us to the Earth of the past. Their simplicity and elegance are valued not just by the geologists who discovered them, but also by artists, mathematicians, and the average joe. Ammonites have all the key ingredients to make perfect, tribalesque body art. The name “ammonite” comes Pliny the Elder nearly two thousand years ago. He named these spiral wonders after a celebrated Egyptian god named Amun who was always depicted wearing ram’s horns....

Among the largest of the deer species, the Elk is a powerful presence within the earthly and higher realms alike. At home in the mountains and within forested terrain, the Elk’s command of the land and bugling call render it an unforgettable tattoo totem. Native Americans believe that the man who embraces the Elk as his spirit animal is a force to be reckoned with, accompanied by a protector that has long been symbolic of patience, endurance, and leadership within his chosen community....

Kanye West appears to be selling up and heading back to the bright lights of LA. Not only has the Donda rapper splashed the cash on an epic minimalist mansion in Malibu, but he’s already listed the Wyoming ranch he purchased in 2019 for a cool $11 million. Now the controversial artist is flogging his collection of custom Ford trucks. The vehicles in question were acquired by Ye just over a year ago and include a 2016 F-350, a 2017 F-250, a 2018 F-150 Raptor, and a 2019 F-150 Raptor....

For the peak of militarized masculinity, men around the world overwhelmingly prefer the high and tight haircut. This brutally commanding hairstyle simultaneously earns respect and intimidation. As you will see below, this marvelous look leaves no mystery about a guy’s inner fortitude. In fact, it suggests extraordinary reserves of strength, and this is not a man to be trifled with at all. For gentlemen who want to acquire the facade of a warrior, no haircut can get them closer than the high and tight haircut....

With exquisite skill, fine detail and dimension of depth, the artistry of a 3D tattoo stands apart in a truly special way. Captured by the optical illusion, one perceives reality in the tattoo. A captivating image of Jesus in 3D comes alive to make a powerful statement of faith. Using a technique called “shading,” the tattoo artist achieves 3D, visual depth so that parts of an image seem to pop out....

In Western tattoo culture, the snake symbolizes betrayal, suspicion, and mistrust. Snake tattoo design also provides elements of duality when combined with other more positive associations, such as the heart, rose, or even a skull. In Japanese and pre-Christian cultures, the snake lacks the ties with evil and temptation that many in the US or other western cultures have grown up with. The snake symbol is often seen as a phallic/sexual device or one linked to protection, rebirth, and the element of water....

The navy blue suit has its origins in the British Royal Navy. Since 1748, officers of the British Royal Navy were required to wear navy. Today, the color palette is a handsome and stylish choice for a suit — but you need to know what to pair with your navy suit. Read on to get our top three tips for wearing a navy blue suit. What Goes With a Navy Suit?...

The Milwaukee Bucks won their first championship in 50 years last season, and before their clash with the Nets this week, the team was presented with their championship rings. Celebrity jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills was once again enlisted by the NBA to create the rings, which are spectacular. For the first time in history, each ring can also be converted to a pendant and worn around the player’s neck. This allows the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother Thanasis to rock the diamond-encrusted jewel as a ring or on a chain....

Humans are endlessly fascinated by the forest and its mystery – it makes for wide ranging, interesting, and deeply personal tattoos. The following 70+ forest sleeve tattoos showcase tremendously vibrant designs with the natural landscape as a feature. You might even find a tattoo here that can help bring your vision for forest body art to life. See more about - The Ultimate List of Top 137+ Best Sleeve Tattoo Ideas...

When most people think of tribal tattoos they think of the large scale, intricate Polynesian pieces or fearsome face tattoos of the NZ Maori. Others think of massive black ink designs popular for all sorts of different people in the early 2000s. The truth is that some of the most symbolic, interesting tribal designs are etched very small but pack in the same arresting qualities of their larger counterparts. As with tribal designs from many tattoo cultures, small pieces are etched with precise linework, and almost uniformly in black ink to create symbols of animal motifs and totems, family scenes, or designs of personal protection guidance, protection and strength....

The young man may know the rules, yet, the wise old man knows the life lessons behind each of them. Breaking rules isn’t painful but discovering the consequences the hard way often can be. Any man who wants to become successful in life must understand one universal truth: In order to grow, a man must first have a willingness to learn from his own mistakes. Yet, ego and fear are perhaps the two biggest roadblocks of doing so....

Marbles may be an antiquated relic few children of today are familiar with, but the discerning man of the world certainly understands their value. Prized and collected to this day in the name of nostalgia, joy, and aesthetic appeal, marbles are certainly in no danger of disappearing. And with the emergence of some truly stunning marble tattoo art, this sentiment doubly applies. Popular in nearly every culture around the world for thousands of years, marbles are symbolic of the simple things that connect us....