The Best Whiskeys for Winter Holiday Gifting

From scotch and Irish single pot still to bourbon and rye

The word whiskey (or whisky, depending on region of production) means innumerable things to a great many people. This brown spirit category plays catch-all for everything from the smokiest scotches to the oakiest bourbons. There are single malts and single pot stills. There are blends of every fashion, and for every taste. It can be exceptionally hard to choose whiskey for somebody else without first …

Introducing adidas Originals NMD

Blending three technical runners into inspiration for a future-forward lifestyle sneaker

With their brand new Originals NMD, adidas takes a step above and beyond releasing an archival silhouette outfitted with modern technology. While the brand’s iconic design DNA is present, the NMD is an entirely new beast (and concept), drawing attributes from three previous progressive styles but bolstered by a Primeknit upper and a BOOST midsole for functionality. Yes, there’s the signature color blocks and those …

Joanna Newsom: Leaving the City

Oftentimes, a live performance not only reveals the true wonders of a musician’s talent but affirms their creative prowess with evidence of the hand (or voice). With her televised performance of “Leaving the City,” songstress Joanna Newsom demonstrates her sheer versatility. From vocals sailing through the ether—somewhere between Bjork and Kate Bush—to lyrics delivered with emotional resonance and a melody from her signature harp, witnessing …