Après all day! With ski season in full effect, all eyes are on Aspen. The perennial hotspot has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, thanks to new year-round residents and a steady influx of visitors from all over the world. Hey, there’s a reason why everyone from A-listers to Gen Z-ers and everyone in between are simply obsessed with the mountain town!
While Aspen is known for its fabled slopes, the decadent dining and après-ski scene are equally noteworthy. After all, who doesn’t want to pop a magnum of bubbly after a long day of riding chair lifts and descending black diamonds? With that in mind, ASPENX, the newly launched premium retail and experiential brand has created the ultimate, immersive experience. Working with iconic fine art photographer Gray Malin, ASPENX has created Snow Beach, a one-of-a-kind partnership that’s already elevating the mountaintop experience to new heights. Considering ASPENX is in the process of revolutionizing retail in the area and even recently linked up with Prada, you know they mean business. Snow Beach kicked off on President’s Day weekend and continues as a weekend activation through Sunday, March 27.
ASPENX Experience
The beach-themed decor may be a contrast from the powdery peaks, but the vibe is all Aspen — in fact, it’s executed from the famed team behind The Little Nell, Aspen’s premier hotel. Think bottle service, multi-course food pairings and impeccable surroundings that will transport guests into one of Malin’s coveted snapshots. “My goal was to create an immersive experience inspired by my work and pay homage to the chic après-ski culture that Aspen has perfected. I want guests of Snow Beach to step into a whimsical Gray Malin photograph where they can take their own pictures and create their own unique memories of Aspen,” Malin states. Sounds like a legendary Instagram opportunity to us!
In addition to views galore, there’s everything from live DJ performances to opportunities to rent an entire cabanas (which are designed by Malin). The cuisine and cocktails are awe-inspiring, so you can prepare to sip on top-shelf champagne and rosé while indulging in caviar and black truffles. Yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds. If you’re looking for more info or want to get tickets to elevate your spring break getaway, they can be purchased on www.ASPENX.com. #snowbeachaspen
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Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, Stranger Things has become nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, thanks to its unique combo of sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and coming-of-age storylines (not to mention a hefty dose of retro nostalgia). The show has grown bigger and bolder with each season, but season four, which premieres this Friday, will be a pivotal one: The show’s characters are grown up and have spread out beyond the town of Hawkins. But as a new final teaser trailer makes clear, the gang will be facing some of their biggest challenges yet.
Season four will pick up shortly after the end of season three, which finished with the climactic “Battle of Starcourt,” where Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her friends faced off against the fearsome Mind Flayer. The new season finds the gang facing more pedestrian challenges like high school, growing up, and moving to a new place (according to Gizmodo, Eleven and the Byers family have moved to California). Of course, monsters from the Upside Down are lurking, too. The friends will have to face a new Dungeons & Dragons monster, Vecna, in this season.
The cast will look very familiar, with favorites like Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), and Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) returning to the show. Previously, Netflix revealed that Jim Hopper (David Harbour) would return this season, although he seemed to meet his demise in season three. Like the rest of the show’s seasons, season four was created and produced by Matt and Ross Duffer.
According to Deadline, the new season will be revealed in two parts. The first seven episodes of Stranger Things season four will premiere on Netflix Friday, May 27. The final two episodes will be released July 1 as Volume 2. Check out the full trailer above, and make sure to carve out some time this weekend to binge the new season.
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Have you missed seeing Tom Cruise on the big screen? You’re in luck: Not only is he reprising his role of Maverick in the upcoming Top Gun sequel (in theaters May 27), he’s also starring in a new installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Although Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One won’t premiere until 2023, you can get your first taste of the new film thanks to an explosive new trailer that was released today. After watching the clip, one thing is obvious: Even at just shy of 60 years old, Cruise can still hold his own as Ethan Hunt.
“Action-packed” doesn’t even begin to describe this trailer. Like car chases? There are multiple scenes involving armored trucks, sports cars, and Cruise wheeling a bright yellow Fiat through the narrow streets of a European city. Big on fight scenes? There are plenty of those, too, including a one-on-one knife brawl on a bridge in Venice, scrimages on top of speeding trains, and an epic battle on horseback in the middle of a sandstorm. You’ll even get to see Cruise drive a motorcycle off a cliff. And if that’s not enough suspense for you, you can see him do the same thing in a train, too.
You’ll also notice some familiar faces in the trailer. Most notable is the return of Eugene Kittridge, played by Henry Czerny. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s the first time Kittridge has appeared in a Mission: Impossible movie since the release of the original 1996 film (Czerny played Kittridge in that film as well).
Christopher McQuarrie directed the new installment, and he’s no stranger to the franchise. He previously directed 2018’s Mission: Impossible—Fallout and Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, which premiered in 2015. Interestingly, he also helped write the screenplay for Top Gun: Maverick.
Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One will hit theaters July 14, 2023 (Part Two is expected to premiere in 2024). Check it out in the trailer above.
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For years, when anyone thought of whiskey coming out of Tennessee, the only names that came to mind were Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel (for those in the know). But, in the last few decades, Tennessee whiskey has come to mean more than just two brands—although both are still cranking out high-quality whiskeys. Before we delve into some of the best Tennessee whiskeys to drink right now, we need to clear something up.
While there are various types of whiskey made in the “Volunteer State,” including rye and bourbon, it’s the simple Tennessee whiskey the state is most known for. And this is where it gets a little confusing for some whiskey drinkers. There’s a fierce debate as to whether or not Jack Daniel’s and other Tennessee whiskeys are actually bourbons.
We might get into some trouble, but here goes. Tennessee whiskey simply means a straight whiskey that’s made in (you guessed it) Tennessee. While not actually called bourbon, the process is remarkably similar. Most Tennessee whiskey uses the charcoal filtering step referred to as the Lincoln County Process before maturation begins. Other than that, the requirements to be considered a Tennessee whiskey are almost the same as bourbon. So, it’s pretty much up to you—and, thus, the debate rages on.
As we previously mentioned, while the state is most known for Tennessee whiskeys like George Dickel and Jack Daniel’s, you can also find distilleries crafting bourbon, rye, and even single malt whiskey. Below, you’ll find 10 of our favorite Tennessee-produced whiskeys, proving once and for all that the state is figuratively saturated with great whiskey and not simply in Lynchburg and Tullahoma.
Best Tennessee Whiskeys to Drink Right Now
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1. George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel Whiskey
No Tennessee whiskey list is complete without a mention of George Dickel. Produced in Tullahoma, TN, this beloved brand is an institution in the state. One of its best is its Single Barrel. While the proof varies from barrel to barrel, you can expect a bottle to be around 100 proof. This mellow, easy-drinking whiskey has a mash bill of 84 percent corn, 8 percent rye, and 8 percent malted barley. Matured for fifteen years, the result is a warming, rich whiskey with notes of caramel apples, cinnamon, vanilla, and rich oak.
