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by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Trekking to Wisconsin for The Macallan Experience

Welcome once again to another edition of the Friday Read, which once again sees me hitting the road in fine fashion as part of my many freelance writing pursuits. This weekend in particular is quite the special one, as it blends two of my favorite things: The fall beauty of the Midwest (in this case, lovely Kohler, Wisconsin, courtesy of Kohler, Wisconsin), plus some of the finest Scotch on the planet.

That list of my favorite things also includes some of the most rugged menswear on the market, which I’ll be bringing with me as I trek back to the Midwest (my Blundstone boots are a press trip staple, after all).

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It’s a fitting trip, one I’ve been looking forward to for some time. After all, I’m lucky enough to be able to write about The Macallan Scotch at sites like Maxim.com, and this weekend’s The Macallan Experience puts it all in perspective in a way that only a fine luxury Scotch maker can do.

The weekend includes accommodations at the luxurious American Club Resort, as well as the chance to indulge in some of the finer things in life.

Chief among them? An exclusive Scotch tasting, plus the chance to experience the great outdoors via a morning fly fishing experience. Sign me up and deal me in, as the heritage of fly fishing and Scotch runs deep (after all, The Macallan works to protect The River Spey on its hallowed estate).

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Across the past few years, I’ve been privileged enough to immerse myself in the world of luxury Scotch and travel, and this weekend’s latest adventure is a fitting “Venn diagram,” a meeting in the middle of two of my very favorite things. For now, follow along on my Instagram as I taste some of the best Macallan Scotch on the market, and stay tuned for updates on my travels. Cheers!

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Nashville Trip & Monterey Car Week with The Macallan

My friends, thanks as ever for joining me as we close out another week here at The Style Guide and look ahead to the weekend, to another Style Pick of the Week and to choice menswear purchases from some of the best online menswear shops, like Huckberry (of course).

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But first, let’s start with a quick departure from the usual. Now, if you follow me on Instagram, you’re well aware I’ve been jetting across the country once more as part of my many freelance writing pursuits — that includes writing about spirits for Maxim, naturally, among many other topics.

And this week in particular, it included a little bit of everything, in very memorable fashion. First, I took a pre-planned jaunt down to Nashville to A) Stay at the excellent Hutton Hotel and B) See my very favorite band, The National (a rather frequent occurrence this summer!). I’ve become an even bigger fan of the Music City in recent years, with so much more to see and do beyond just Broadway (although that’s a trip in and of itself!).

When opportunities such as these present themselves, I’m of the mind that it’s a wise bet to buy the ticket, take the ride: Roll with the punches, make it happen, get to the show and get on the road! And I certainly did that this week (all the while staying busy with this blog!).

My quick Nashville picks: Get the incredible focaccia pizza at the newly opened St. Vito Foccaceria (they live up to their name!),and be sure to grab a cold pint afterwards at Marble Fox Brewery nearby. And beyond that? Well, I had the exceptional privilege and good fortune to hop a surprisingly smooth flight out to San Francisco, followed by a ride through rolling hills and rugged dunes to Monterey Car Week.

It’s there that perhaps my favorite Scotch distillery on the planet, The Macallan, launched an epic Monterey Car Week activation (the stunning House of Macallan, among other highlights)). Now, I can’t share any details about what I tasted as of yet, but if you watch my work for Maxim.com (and follow me on Instagram!) in the months ahead, you’ll get a better idea. In the meantime, you can certainly add The Macallan to your collection from the comfort of your home.

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As to menswear and other pursuits: Be sure to watch this space (as they say), check out yesterday’s guide to the best men’s jeans from Todd Snyder, and then stick around for tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week. Slàinte Mhath, as The Macallan says!