From the plains of Texas to the Mid-Atlantic, lots of locals in the United States seemed to have skipped fall entirely and taken a polar plunge right into winter. If this quick shift tested the readiness of your cold-weather wardrobe, fret not. We’ve tailored this week’s roundup of the best new menswear releases to focus on warm layers and accessories, like a knit beanie from Noah, heavy gauge cashmere from Luca Faloni and a seriously warm parka from Triple Fat Goose. All of that—and more—below.
If You Know Scotch, You Know No Collection Is Complete Without These 10 Bottles /
Perhaps more than any other spirit, there’s an inherently complicated nature to scotch whisky. Originating from Scotland and aged in oak barrels, the dense and often rich spirit isn’t something to sit down and drink quickly, rather, it’s the spirit for long conversations among good friends. In short, you want to make it last. But the world of scotch whisky can get overwhelming pretty quickly, hence the previously mentioned complicated nature. So with that in mind, we’ve taken the guesswork out of that for you, focusing on the best of the best to have right now.
Whether you choose single malt or double malt, neat or on the rocks, these are the ten options you’ll want to be sure to try.
13 Things To Do Around D.C. This Week /
Happy mid-November, DCist readers. Once again, we’ve got a full list of activities on the docket for this week, including movie screenings, a witchy book tour, a chance to put pen to paper, a classic musical, and much more.
The 14 Best New Pieces of Fall Menswear to Buy This Week /
As the temperatures continue to drop, the new arrivals from some of the world’s best menswear brands continue to turn up the heat on cold-weather staples. Sure, everything that we cover here at Robb Report is luxurious, but this week’s offering elevates winter coats, boots and accessories to new heights. From Noah NYC’s striking chalk stripe overcoat a swanky cord trucker from Outerknown, each one takes a beloved staple and turns it into something that feels bold and fresh. Find those picks, and much more, below.
This Moving Beer Pong Robot Adds a Whole New Challenge to the Game /
As the official (fake) sport of twenty-somethings everywhere, beer pong is one the easiest drinking games to play—but one of the more difficult to truly master. But for those who can’t seem to lose a single round or those just looking to take their skills to another level, we’ve got the perfect solution for you.
Let Macaulay Culkin Get You Into the Holiday Spirit With His Happy Socks Collaboration /
Now that Halloween has come and gone, there are quite a number of people who are getting ready for the most wonderful time of the year—and no, we’re not talking about Thanksgiving. The goliday season is just around the corner, and whether the kind who just can’t wait to deck the halls or someone that wants to get ahead of holiday shopping, Happy Socks is here you help you raise your spirits. And to do that, they’ve enlisted a surprising guest to pitch in: Macaulay Culkin. That’s right folks, noted holiday prankster Kevin McCallister himself is here to get the ball rolling on the holiday cheer.
This Luxe LG Fridge Makes Slow-Melting Craft Ice Balls Made for Cocktail Drinkers /
The rise in popularity around specialty and craft cocktails has also driven interest in specialty ice molds. After all, what good is a glass of nice whiskey or scotch if you don’t have slow-melting ice to keep it cool without diluting the taste? Being able to appreciate the finer things is paramount to the experience of fine spirits, but it can definitely be a hassle to constantly use molds to create your own. Which is why LG’s new Instaview Door Refrigerator with a built-in Craft Ice maker is such a game-changer for those that not only love fine drinking but also entertaining, too.
14 Things To Do Around D.C. This Week /
Happy first full week of November, DCist readers! On tap for this week: a chance to explore wine with women winemakers, a Disney-filled Tuesday night, a high-profile food competition, and much more.