Today in Gear: A Virtual Guided Whiskey Tasting, the Best Gas Grills & More

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If you’re feeling a bit down because the distillery tours you booked last fall are all canceled, or if distilleries are virtually nonexistent in your general area — let alone distillery tours — then we have some news that will have you back in good spirits in no time. Heaven Hill Distillery’s virtual At Home Guided Whiskey Tasting, “How To Enjoy Our American Whiskey” is a customizable, interactive tasting experience you can have from the comfort of your own home — all you need is a smartphone or computer. Choose from a range of pre-selected flights or customize your own for personalized tasting notes and more. Regardless of whether you’re just dipping your toes into whiskey for the first time, or already in the deep end, there’s something there for everyone. Click the link below to find out more.

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Nike’s Latest Pegasus Is Both Futuristic and Familiar

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This New Chrome Feature Will Either Make Your Life Way Better or Way Worse

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Will This Be the Ducati Scrambler of the Future?

We love the current Scrambler…but we really hope the next one looks like this.

These Small-Batch Japanese Watches Are Sure to Sell Out Quickly

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Fresh Deals

Home and Design Deals
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Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700
Save $112: Bose’s latest and greatest noise-canceling headphones, the Headphones 700, are over $100 off right now if you shop on Rakuten. Just sign up to be a member and the coupon will automatically apply.

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