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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Men

JUST IN TIME FOR THE GENTS WHO DESERVE TO SMILE

Article by Dennis Malcolm Byron aka Ale Sharpton

Photography by Featured Companies

As a lifestyle writer, auto journalist and beverage expert, it took all year for me to round up these awesome gifts and save you the time. Smiles are guaranteed!

Wear It Out!

Michoud & Irish Timepieces

Michoud & Irish has addressed a necessary niche: creating high-quality, classy and stunning wristwatches that are still affordable for everyone ranging from those starting their collection to the most dedicated timepiece enthusiast. Their latest addition to the family, LE COMMANDANT, welcomes stylish gents to take a dive into luxury with this gorgeous, sport-ready, fully functional gift to the wrist. Michoud-irish.com

Kalarô Wrist Straps

Renowned for her stellar work in various industries, Filipino-American photographer Kat Goduco was inspired in 2020 to create Kalarô out of need and practicality fused with styling reflective of the artistry she has been emersed in during her globetrotting assignments. Both professional and novice photographers will appreciate these funky, multi-purpose camera wrist straps which can also be used for a clutch, flashlights, drone controllers and gimbals to name a few. The Sentinel is Kalarô’s flagship product that comes in eight color varieties. (Free Shipping for All Orders over $50 Promo Code: KALFREESHIP2020.) Kalarogear.com

Bring It Home!

SawyerTwain Luxury Gaming Furniture

If you want to step up and make your game room simply incredible, Sawyer Twain has the perfect solution with their upscale furnishings focused around fun. Everything from luxurious handmade pool tables to table tennis, shuffleboard, card tables and luxurious furniture for everyday use, SawyerTwain’s got your back. Sawyertwain.com

Methane Studios 21st Century Schizoid Brand Book

Owners of the award-winning Methane Studios specializing in illustration and design—Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee—deliver their first book, 21st Century Schizoid Brand. This 508-page hardback flaunts 1000 limited-edition posters and print designs they created for numerous music acts during their 22-year experience including Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and the Black Keys to name a few. Anecdotes, sketches and other details behind the process are also featured. It’s perfect page turning for art and music lovers! Signed copies are also available. Methanestudios.com

Hot Wheels!

Dodge Charger Scat Pack Plus

Ball out and treat yourself or make a loved one, well, truly feel loved with this monster on wheels packing a 6.4-liter V8 HEMI engine powered by 485 mean horses. Terrorizing streets and turning heads especially in Dodge’s signature “Go Mango” paint, the very reasonable price tag starting under $40K will have you entering 2021 without looking back. Dodge.com

Lexus ES 350 F-Sport

Enter the upcoming year with power, luxury, quality ride and a gorgeous design all in one thanks to Lexus revered ES 350 sedan complete with the F-Sport upgrade. The 2021 version comes with a few upgrades as well including blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive variable suspension, and Lexus’ signature Enform Safety Connect Suite with Wi-Fi to serve the demand for high-tech amenities. Look out for the “Black Line” package as well for an even more stealthy impression. Lexus.com

Hip Sips!

Motu Viget Brut

Produced by the prestigious Saint Julian Winery in West Michigan, the Motu Viget Brut (Mo-To Vi-Jay) has made a big impression among sparkling wine lovers. Boasting notes of fresh pear and apple with a slightly sweet finish of honey encased in a gorgeous foil-crowned bottle, this libation is perfect for classy functions, cellars, crafting cocktails or simply pleasing palates craving for a delectable adult beverage at 13 percent ABV. Order online without breaking the bank at a very reasonable $15.99 retail. Perfect for New Year’s Eve! Motuvigetspirits.com  

Red Hazel Whiskey

Enterprising siblings Ty and TK Burtin have adventurously addressed the crowded whiskey market with this cinnamon-flavored variety aimed to please everyone from the novice drinkers to the most particular sippers. This libation delivers a subtle edge of spiciness to make every session a sophisticated, yet extraordinary sipping experience whether it’s presented as a traditional Old Fashioned, on the rocks or even neat. Of course, you can make up your own concoction to wow the palate as well. Redhazel.net

Uncle Nearest Whiskey

The Uncle Nearest brand dutifully—in a posthumous effort—pays homage to the first African-American master distiller Nearest Green with a revered line of premium whiskey crafted in Tennessee. Choose from three varieties—1820 Single Barrel Edition, 100-proof 1856 and 1884 Small Batch—paired with perhaps a Cohiba stick featured below. For the whiskey enthusiast and libation historian, consider making a trip to the Nearest Green Distillery built on a 270-acre property with attractions continuously opening throughout the next few years. Unclenearest.com

El Guapo Craft Cocktail Gift Set

Hone your craft cocktail knowledge and mixology skills with a set of five popular mixers— Mojito, Salted Paloma, Hurricane, Lemon Drop and Bloody Mary. The perfect gift for the cocktail connoisseur in your life. Simply pour the contents of one bottle over ice, add a shot of desired spirit (or not if you prefer a zero proof), and fill to the brim with club soda (or tomato juice for the Bloody Mary). Recipes for each flavor are printed on the box. This site even has fun ways to create cards and personal message options to make this set even more special.Elguapobitters.com

ORCA Walker Tote

Win cool points by being the coolest person walking into any event with the coolest cooler filled with cooled drinks everyone can cool out to. The ORCA Walker Tote makers pound their chest providing imbibers with this slick container able to hold up to 18 cans or multiple wine bottles while keeping ice solid for up to three days. Magnetic carry handles, padded shoulder straps, a leak-proof interior, and a waterproof pocket for all the items that usually stuff your pockets seals the deal. Orcacoolers.com

Man Up!

Ovation for Men

Ovation for Men owner Shawn Crenshaw proudly boasts his fragrance’s ability to balance a variety of notes including cardamom, leather, tobacco, vanilla, vetiver and amber into every application. Although this Eau De Parfum aims to crown particularly Black men with an olfactory aura of power and excellence, everyone is invited to experience an Ovation. Ovationfragrance.com

Savoir Faire Soul Cafe Eau de Parfum

How many fragrances on the market are blended, bottled and boxed by hand? Musician, influencer and entrepreneur Chris Classic makes it a prerogative to take time out from his stacked itinerary to perform all of those duties in order to provide the personal touch to his Savoir Faire Soul Cafe Eau de Parfum. Nose-pleasing scent blends of blood orange, black pepper, tobacco, lavender, firewood and Arabic coffee set the stage for a lifestyle of authority-meets-finesse. Visit the site for other scents, cigar clutches, earrings and eyewear as well. Savoirfaire.store

Cohiba Cigars

Purposely placed as the closing gift, how about a cigar from the world-renowned Cohiba brand to light up and say goodbye to 2020 in style? Here’s an opportunity to bless an aficionado, occasional smoker or introduce a newcomer to a quality cigar experience. Add on one of Cohiba’s branded lighters, cigar cutters and ashtrays and you are sure to have the perfect holiday gift. The Royale—consisting of a three-country blend—is one of the newest additions to the family. Cohiba.com

Happy Holidays!

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