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Mom offers a tour of her ‘average middle-class house’ and it’s just what people needed to see

Sure, it’s lovely to see pristine, perfectly curated homes that look like they belong in Architectural Digest. A little inspo never hurt anyone. But as we all know, the spotless life is simply not an achievable reality, especially for those with busy lives and limited budgets (read: most of us).

But you know what? Maybe even the messy homes deserve some love. The ones with constant junk piles and unfinished projects and dirty dishes and misplaced toys. The homes that will never grace the cover of a magazine but still do a wonderful job of containing all the moments life has to offer—the big, small, extraordinary, mundane and everywhere in between. Cause at the end of the day, isn’t that a home’s true purpose anyway?

Stephanie Murphy, a mom and TikTok creator, seems to think so. Murphy recently took viewers on an “average house tour,” and it was the exact opposite of aspirational.

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Highlighted in Murphy’s tour are the pantry door that’s remained unpainted for three years, blinds held together with binder clips, air conditioners held in place by duct tape, a full dish rack tray that’s “a permanent fixture” on their countertops, and not one but two junk drawers (honestly, that’s a little low by my count).

@steph_murphy

Lets normalize “average” because there is nothing wrong with it. Everywhere you look on social media you see big gorgeous houses in perfect condition and its hard not to compare yours to them. But its not the norm and half the time its staged. Our house is lived in, and its filled with love and tons of memories and at the end of the day thats all that matters.

♬ vampire – Olivia Rodrigo

You’ll also notice a fridge that is covered in her kid’s artwork and school pictures. Not in any cohesive way, but merely thrown on randomly, as nature intended.

Meanwhile, in the master bedroom, Murphy and her husband’s bed have two separate blankets because neither of them like to share. A genius idea, and just another example of how we really, really don’t need to continue with marital sleeping norms that don’t actually feel comfortable. Another way is possible!

As for why Murphy decided to showcase her “average, middle-class house,” it’s all in the caption of her video:

“Let’s normalize ‘average’ because there is nothing wrong with it. Everywhere you look on social media, you see big gorgeous houses in perfect condition and it’s hard not to compare yours to them. But it’s not the norm and half the time it’s staged. Our house is lived in, and it’s filled with love and tons of memories and at the end of the day that’s all that matters.”

Judging from the comments sections of this now-viral post, it seems like other people are ready for more average content.

“This is awesome!” one person wrote. “I’m constantly feeling inadequate when people have a perfect house that looks like nobody lives there!”

“I feel seen,” added another.

Hear, hear. No need to feel inadequate about having a home that’s lived in. Imperfection has its own kind of beauty.

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Stephen A. Smith Wishes He Could ‘Do Over’ His Infamous Kwame Brown ‘Bonafide Scrub’ Rant

Stephen A. Smith has spent decades firing off takes on national television, and as such there have been some occasions when he’s crossed a line. While Smith is never one to fully retract something he’s said, he does recognize there are times where he’s taken things too far and wishes he had the opportunity to go back and take a different approach to certain topics.

Smith joined Paul George and the Podcast P show this week and was asked about any regrets he has in his career, noting he has several. Among them are his beef with Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson, who has said he wants to fight Stephen A., with Smith saying he stands by his reporting on Robinson being the reason Randy Ayers got fired in Philadelphia, but wishes he never let it get to this point. From a national perspective, the moment he wishes he had back on ESPN was his infamous rant about Kwame Brown being a “bonafide scrub” after he was traded to Memphis as part of the Pau Gasol trade.

Again, as Smith told George and company, he doesn’t think he said anything that wasn’t correct, but he does wish he hadn’t been quite as theatrical about it to the point that it became a meme — with Kwame, like Glenn Robinson, hating Stephen A. to this day, which Smith has come to accept.

I do love that even though Stephen A. seems to genuinely wish he’d approached these topics differently he can’t help but note while semi-apologizing for them that he was correct at the time, it was just his delivery that was a bit uncouth. I don’t know if Robinson or Brown will be willing to accept Stephen A.’s remorsefulness here, but it is nice to see Stephen A. recognize when he’s gone a bit too far.

[via Wave Sports & Entertainment]

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Morgan Wallen Officially Has The Biggest Solo Song Ever In Terms Of Weeks At No. 1 On The ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 Chart

Harry Styles’ “As It Was” had an amazing chart run in 2022: It spent 15 weeks at No. 1, which was (and remains) tied for the third-longest chart-topping run in Billboard Hot 100 history. All the other songs above it and tied with it were collaborations, so Styles had the biggest solo song ever. However, he no longer holds the record. On the new Hot 100 dated August 19, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” is No. 1 for a 16th total week, making it the new longest-running non-collaboration No. 1 song of all time.

As far as the longest-running songs over all, Wallen is now behind just one: Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Old Town Road,” which was No. 1 for 19 weeks. It’s tied with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” and Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day.”

Other noteworthy placements in the top 10 include Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer,” as the 2019 song has reached a new high at No. 3. Dua Lipa’s Barbie movie song “Dance The Night” has also achieved a new peak, at No. 7. SZA’s “Snooze” just entered the top 10 for the first time at No. 10, making it her eighth top-10 single and the fifth from her album SOS.

Dua Lipa is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Margot Robbie Will Reportedly Make So Much Money For Starring In And Producing ‘Barbie’

Do you guys ever think about multi-million paydays? Margot Robbie does.

Variety reports that the actress “stands to make roughly $50 million in salary and box office bonuses” for starring in and producing Barbie, the global hit that decimated the world’s supply of pink paint. If true, that’s one of the biggest single-movie salaries ever. The Greta Gerwig movie is up to $1.18 billion, including $526.3 million at the domestic box office; it will soon pass The Super Mario Bros. Movie to become the highest-grossing film of the year (it’s already in the top 25 all-time).

In addition to bringing the popular children’s toy to glittering life, Robbie produced the film through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, which she founded in 2014 with her now-husband, Tom Ackerley, and friends Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr. The goal of the company was to tell women’s stories on screen and support women creators behind the scenes.

LuckyChap is also behind two Oscar winners, I, Tonya and Promising Young Woman; the Harley Quinn spin-off, Birds of Prey; and an adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel My Year of Rest and Relaxation, possibly directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

A Barbie sequel has been’t announced yet, but if (when) it does get made, Warner Bros. Pictures better prepare the dump trucks full of money (is there a Sanitation Worker Barbie?) for Robbie and Gerwig. Their job isn’t beach, it’s making good movies.

(Via Variety)

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Here Is Jonas Brothers ‘The Tour’ Setlist For 2023

Over the weekend, the Jonas Brothers played their two-night run at NYC’s Yankee Stadium — and it included a truly massive setlist. With 60 songs, the band took fans through all five of their albums, from the Disney days to the present era.

As they are set to bring the same show to Boston’s TD Garden this week, those going might be wondering what songs they should start preparing for.

Here is the Jonas Brothers’ setlist for their Five Albums, One Night Tour. A complete list of tour dates can also be found here.

1. “Celebrate!”
2. “What A Man Gotta Do”
3. “SOS”
4. “Hold On”
5. “Goodnight And Goodbye”
6. “That’s Just The Way We Roll”
7. “Still In Love With You” / “Australia” / “Hollywood” / “Just Friends” / “Games” (medley)
8. “Hello Beautiful”
9. “Inseparable”
10. “Take A Breath”
11. “When You Look Me In The Eyes”
12. “Year 3000”
13. “Summer Baby”
14. “Vacation Eyes”
15. “Sail Away”
16. “Little Bird”
17. “A Little Bit Longer”
18. “Can’t Have You”
19. “Sorry”
20. “BB Good”
21. “Shelf”
22. “Got Me Going Crazy” / “Video Girl” / “One Man Show” (medley)
23. “Pushin Me Away”
24. “Tonight”
25. “Lovebug”
26. “Burnin Up”
27. “Americana”
28. “Summer In The Hamptons”
29. “Waffle House”
30. “Montana Sky”
31. “Miracle”
32. “Fly With Me”
33. “Hey Baby”
34. “Poison Ivy”
35. “Don’t Speak”
36. “Much Better”
37. “World War III”
38. “What Did I Do To Your Heart”
39. “Paranoid”
40. “Turn Right”
41. “Before The Storm”
42. “Black Keys”
43. “Jealous”
44. “Cake By The Ocean”
45. “Walls”
46. “Comeback”
47. “Rollercoaster”
48. “Strangers”
49. “Used To Be”
50. “Cool”
51. “Trust”
52. “Every Single Time”
53. “Happy When I’m Sad”
54. “Don’t Throw It Away”
55. “Love Her”
56. “Hesitate”
57. “I Believe”
58. “Only Human”
59. “Sucker”
60. “Leave Before You Love Me”

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‘Every Other Country Is Laughing At Us’: Russian Talking Heads Sound Steamed That The Ruble Nosedived To Its Lowest Point In Putin’s War

Vladimir Putin is still in it to win it, but as time wears forth, Ukraine’s determination does not bode well for the former Russian “superman.” His war began with troops injuring themselves in order to escape battlefield-hell on earth, and the situation has not improved. After running out of replacements, the Kremlin apparently greenlit the drafting of war protestors, and from there, Putin has reportedly pitched a fit and increased fines for those who resist the draft. And he cannot be happy about the latest significant news coming out of Russia.

CBS News reports that the Russian ruble has fallen to a new wartime low, certainly due in part to the fallout of Western sanctions over Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. At this point, it’s “now worth less than one cent,” and the downfall accelerated in January to the point where one-third of the currency has evaporated. Oddly enough, the ruble rose in 2022, but those days are over, and Putin’s talking heads aren’t pleased. One of them popped off on air and blamed Russia’s central bank, via Reuters:

Popular pro-Kremlin television presenter Vladimir Solovyev, whose Rossiya 1 shows are watched by millions of Russians, launched into an aggressive, expletive-ridden criticism of the central bank late last week.

“…every other country is laughing at us, at our rouble being one of the three weakest currencies, thanks to the ‘genius’ policy of the central bank,” he said.

Maybe we’ll receive some dour comments from Putin soon as well. That is, if he’s not busy hanging in his pickle hideout and fretting over cabbage.

(Via Reuters & CBS News)

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Paris Hilton Is Being Slammed For Vacationing In Maui While Wildfires Ravage The Island: ‘Read The Room’

Despite big name stars like Hawaii native Jason Momoa warning people not to vacation in Maui while wildfires continue to cause massive death and destruction, Paris Hilton posed for photos not even 30 miles away from the ongoing disaster.

According to the Daily Mail, Hilton was spotted frolicking with her husband Carter Reum and their son on Saturday while a “city of tombstones” was forming just miles away:

Hilton was pictured at a resort in Wailea, only 30 miles from the devastated town of Lahaina, as the death toll rose to 96, making the disaster the worst wildfire in the United States in 100 years. A smaller fire, in south Maui’s Kihei area, was still burning on Sunday, only five miles from her vacation spot.

The 42-year-old heiress arrived on the island on Tuesday with her husband Carter Reum and eight-month-old Phoenix – the same day the wildfires ravaged the historic town of Lahaina and burnt it to the ground.

The Daily Mail reports that the Hawaii Tourism Authority “asked tourists to leave” a day after Hilton’s arrival. The hotel heiress is now being slammed on Twitter by people who can’t believe she’s still on the island staging photoshoots.

“Paris Hilton is vacationing in Maui at a resort 30 min from Lahaina,” one user tweeted. “Imagine watching thousands of ppl lose their homes, loved ones, families etc and then expecting them to SERVE YOU DRINKS WHILE U FROLIC ON THE BEACH INFRONT OF THEM OMG.”

“Paris Hilton heard about the Maui wildfire devastation and said, ‘That’s hot,’” another user wrote.

“Paris Hilton literally had the whole world to choose from, but…” tweeted another angry user.

“Wow. Read the room,” Vegas radio personality Heidi Harris commented.

“Tone. Meet my friend Deaf,” a user tweeted.

The photos of Hilton arrive shortly after Momoa joined others in urging people to stay away from the island.

“Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now,” the Aquaman star wrote before busting out the all-caps. “DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI.”

(Via Daily Mail)

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Wes Craven’s ‘Swamp Thing’ Has A New 4K Disc And It’s Beautiful

If we define the modern superhero movie’s genesis being Richard Donner’s 1978 Superman, it’s kind of weird third in line for a Dc movie, after Superman II, was Swamp Thing. And not only that, the director of this franchise would have only three movies under his belt and all of them are very graphic horror movies, Like seriously, imagining a modern studio executive watching The Last House on the Left and saying, “Yes, this is who we want for our new comic book franchise,” is a pretty funny thought. A Nightmare on Elm Street, which would follow Swamp Thing, had that kind of winking fun in it that Craven became more known for. To be fair, his prior films do, too. The third act of The Last House on the Left basically turns into Home Alone as the criminals are slowly tortured by house booby traps. But, that gets a little lost when compared to the extremely brutal violence during the rest of that movie (Though, it is also kind of funny Donner had just come off The Omen when he made Superman. But comparing the tone of The Omen to The Hills Have Eyes is like comparing eating a nice steak dinner to eating a cracked, waterlogged tennis ball.)

It was October of 2021 and I was in the midst of my marathon of horror films. I was looking down a list of Wes Craven films I hadn’t seen, or hadn’t seen in a long time and came upon Swamp Thing, a movie I hadn’t seen since it was a constant on HBO in the ’80s. I wound up renting it on iTunes and it was one of the worst looking things I had ever seen. Worse than DVD quality. It was so bad most of the movie felt like just big blocky pixels, to the point I’m not sure why I watched the whole thing, but I did. (I think Shout Factory had a Blu out at this time that was fairly well received, but I did not own this Blu.)

MVD has, now, released a brand new 4K (which came out this week) and it’s a gorgeous thing. In a weird way it’s almost too good. There are times you can make out dirt and particles from filming on location in (at least what looks like) actual swamps in South Carolina. Anyway, I love it when a disc like this comes out and it feels like I’m watching a movie I’ve seen before for the first time. Especially a movie like Swamp Thing, which I find so bizarre that it exists in the first place. (And I’ll find it bizarre if James Mangold’s version actually happens.)

Speaking of bizarre, this set includes the longer, international cut. Now, I know I had never seen that, so that’s what I watched. Turns out, it’s barely longer, but there is a moment I was thinking, “I truly don’t remember this much nudity during Swamp Thing. Looking up the differences of the two cuts, well, yes, that’s about it.

Ray Wise (You know, Leland Palmer from Twin Peaks) plays Alec Holland, a scientist working on a formula that allows plants to grow quickly and almost anywhere. However, a side effect of the formula is it is extremely explosive. Adrienne Barbeau is Alice Cable, sent by the government to help with the project after one of the scientists disappears. Louis Jourdan (big fan of him in both Gigi and Octopussy) is having a great time as the evil Anton Arcane who wants the formula for himself, theorizing that it has supernatural abilities that can turn humans into hybrid super-fighters.

During Anton Arcane’s raid, Alec is doused with the formula, is set on fire, and jumps into the swamp, presumed dead. As you might tell from the title of the movie, he is not dead. He turns into the Swamp Thing, which is basically just Dick Durock walking around in a rubber suit that looks probably a little better than you’d expect. The rest of the movie is Swamp Thing punching bad guys as Anton Arcane keeps experimenting with the formula on his own henchmen and himself to some pretty gross results, which does have a feeling of Craven’s earlier work sprinkled in here. Also, it’s always funny to remind myself, “Oh, this is what a PG movie was in 1982.”

Honestly, I do think Swamp Thing was an interesting turn in Craven’s career. He had to find a way to display horror for mass audiences with only a recommendation for “parental guidance.” (I use “mass” lightly here because Swamp Thing apparently did so poorly at the initial box office that its gross is unknown. The movie only became a “success” after its seemingly daily run on cable.) And it is interesting Craven’s next movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street, would gross more than all his previous films combined. Swamp Thing is an oddity – but the good news is it’s never looked better.

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The Best Añejo Tequilas To Drink Right Now, According To Bartenders

If you’re a whiskey or dark rum drinker who wants to give tequila a try, añejo is the way to go. While there are different terms used to describe various ages of tequila, añejo (which roughly translates from Spanish to “old”) is the name for a tequila that has been matured in oak barrels for a minimum of one year but no more than three years.

Many drinkers believe that this is sweet spot when it comes to maturing tequila — it’s gained flavors like caramel, vanilla, and oak while still maintaining its fruity, vegetal, agave notes. Too much time in the rick house heat and tequila can become pretty syrupy, losing all sense of the agave.

These days, there are a lot of añejo tequilas on the market and they aren’t all worth your time (or money, as this is the most expensive expression of most brands). To find the best choices, we turned to our friendly neighborhood mixologists for help. We asked a handful of well-known bartenders to tell us about their picks for the best añejo tequilas to sip right now.

Keep scrolling to see all of their choices.

Siembra Azul Añejo

Siembra Azul Añejo
Siembra Azul

Alex Dominguez, head bartender at Bar Calico in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $70

The Tequila:

Siembra Azul Añejo is a great añejo on the market. Many añejos get too heavy-handed with their caramel and vanilla notes and get a finished product closer to bourbon than tequila.

Tasting Notes:

Siembra Azul does a wonderful job of making sure that tequila is at the forefront which means it’s slightly more vegetal. Peppery and oaky, it’s a great añejo to sip on with a large cube in the summer.

Mijente Añejo Gran Reserva

Mijente Añejo Gran Reserva
Mijente

Anthony Clanton, food and beverage director at Lindens in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $175

The Tequila:

Mijente Añejo is my favorite sipping tequila for a cool summer night. It’s a full-bodied añejo that’s complex but not too heavy, perfect to sip on a summer night under the stars.

Tasting Notes:

The aging process in oak barrels gives it a unique flavor with cacao and butterscotch notes.

Siete Leguas Añejo

Siete Leguas Añejo
Siete Leguas

Alex Barbatsis, bartender at The Whistler in Chicago

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $68

The Tequila:

I enjoy a nice pour of Siete Leguas Añejo on a summer evening, or even just after dinner. It’s an easy sipper from one of the best tequila producers so this one’s a no-brainer for me.

Tasting Notes:

It’s aged 18 months in American Oak barrels giving it a nice caramel tone with bright orange notes.

Cincoro Añejo

Cincoro Añejo
Cincoro

Shiva Thapa, head bartender at Miller & Lux in San Francisco

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $150

The Tequila:

I’d say Cincoro Añejo is the best sipping tequila for summer. The agave is unmasked and despite the oak aging still remains fresh, clean, and zesty.

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of cinnamon-spiced cedar leads to a coating of melted toffee butter. A layer of toasted coconut and baked pineapple leave a trace of flavor and perfume behind on the palate.

Don Fulano Añejo

Don Fulano Añejo
Don Fulano

Thomas Mizuno-Moore, senior beverage manager at Aba in Miami

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $80

The Tequila:

We’re always excited when we can feature Don Fulano Añejo, which we currently use in our Añejo Cadillac Margarita on the Reserve menu. Don Fulano has been growing agave for generations and they’ve carried over that expertise into their tequila production.

Tasting Notes:

Their añejo expression has all the depth and complexity you expect from barrel aging, but it still holds on to that core flavor of agave that makes the margarita sing.

Casa Noble Añejo

Casa Noble Añejo
Casa Noble

Mitchell Patmagrian, lobby lounge bartender at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $60

The Tequila:

There is nothing better than Casa Noble Añejo to sip on a summer evening. Its complex and delicious taste comes from resting in French oak barrels for two years.

Tasting Notes:

Slow-cooked agave notes help to avoid the extreme sweetness that comes from modern añejo tequilas.

Tapatio Añejo

Tapatio Añejo
Tapatio

Cristhian Rodriguez, bar director at elNico’s in Brooklyn, New York

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $70 for a 1-liter bottle

The Tequila:

This summer, Tapatio Añejo is one of my favorite tequilas to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or mixed. Fourth generation tequila distiller, Carlos Camarena, made Tapatio from a selection of only the ripest blue agave plants and using equipment from his family’s original distillery at La Alteña, in Los Altos, Jalisco.

Tasting Notes:

Personally, I love its bright golden color, subtle vanilla notes, and very agave-forward taste regardless of the 18-month aging which usually turns me away from many aged tequilas. It is lightly spiced, unlike other rich woody añejos, yet mouth-coating with a touch of herbaceousness and red pepper spicy finish. An añejo that is drinkable for a Sunday afternoon or weekend night.

Fortaleza Añejo

Fortaleza Añejo
Fortaleza

Damon Chilcott, bar lead at The Red Barber in Denver

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $90

The Tequila:

Fortaleza Añejo Tequila is a highly respected and premium tequila that’s perfect for sipping on a cool summer evening. Produced in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, Fortaleza uses traditional methods in their production process, including stone milling the agave and fermenting in wooden tanks. Fortaleza Añejo is aged for 18 months in American oak barrels, which imparts a beautiful golden color to the spirit. The aging process also contributes to its complex flavor profile.

Tasting Notes:

When you sip Fortaleza Añejo, you can expect to taste a rich blend of flavors. It starts with a sweet and creamy agave taste, followed by notes of caramel, vanilla, and butterscotch. There are also hints of citrus, cooked fruits, and a subtle spice that adds complexity. The finish is long and smooth, with a pleasant oakiness. What makes Fortaleza Añejo great is its complexity and balance. The sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors are comforting and warming, while the citrus and spice add a refreshing element. It’s a tequila that invites you to take your time and savor each sip, making it perfect for a relaxed summer evening.

Herradura Añejo

Herradura Añejo
Herradura

Lorenzo Zappacosta, restaurant and bar manager at Manetta’s Bar in London

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $50

The Tequila:

The best tequila to sip on a cool summer evening is Herradura Añejo 100% Agave aged 24-25 months in ex-American whiskey casks. It’s a delicate, yet complex sipping tequila for warm weather or any time of year.

Tasting Notes:

This gives it a lovely taste of vanilla, rich oak, caramel, cinnamon spice, and dried fruit. If you are añejo lover, Herradura Añejo is a smooth, delicately sweet option, boasting notes of cooked agave, vanilla, and fruit.

Don Julio 1942

Don Julio 1942
Don Julio

Peter James Deluca, bar manager at Tavern on the Green in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $180

The Tequila:

My favorite añejo tequila would be Don Julio 1942. Although it’s a little more on the expensive side, it’s a very smooth tequila and the flavors combined make it the best in my opinion. I think the best way to drink Don Julio 1942 is with one big ice cube and a slice of orange.

Tasting Notes:

You get hints of vanilla and caramel as soon as you put your nose to the glass. A little squeeze of the orange compliments the anejo well.

Teremana Añejo

Teremana Añejo
Teremana

Resa Mueller, bartender at R&D Philly in Philadelphia

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $40

The Tequila:

What I look for when winding down during the summer nights with a tequila is the flavor profile in play. Ideally, you want clean and straightforward agave notes backed up by something that makes it a little interesting to play around with. Teremana is made in small batches with attention given to the integrity of the agave and the entire production process, which is important to consider given that agave plants themselves take so long to mature and are therefore uniquely expressive of the land and climate in which they grow. All this with a super approachable price point? It’s a no-brainer.

Tasting Notes:

The Teremana Añejo is deep and rich with complex caramel and vanilla notes that form an elegant base for layered and sophisticated sipping cocktails on a cool summer evening.

123 Añejo

123 Añejo
123

Graham Christie, bar manager at The Gem in Bolton Landing, New York

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $70

The Tequila:

For añejo tequila, I am reaching for 123 Añejo. The agave is sustainably cultivated and harvested, then aged for 18 months in white oak. This result is a flavorful tequila perfect for mixing or sipping neat.

Tasting Notes:

Their care and attention to detail is noticeable in the final product as this tequila is a delight to drink. Vanilla, citrus, pepper, and a slight mineral quality make this a unique flavor experience.

Tequila Ocho Añejo

Tequila Ocho Añejo
Tequila Ocho

Pedro Pozo, beverage director of Grupo Bakan in Miami

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $65

The Tequila:

My favorite añejo tequila to sip is Tequila Ocho. What stands out about Tequila Ocho Añejo is that although it has been aged for over a year it still maintains a subtle delicacy that makes it great for sipping tequila.

Tasting Notes:

It has all that you crave in a great anejo with notes of toffee and caramel interlaced with the agave sweetness.

Clase Azul Añejo

Clase Azul Añejo
Clase Azul

Mercedes Cowper, certified sommelier and bar manager at Round Robin Bar in Washington, DC

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $500

The Tequila:

The Clase Azul Añejo is lighter-bodied with a pale amber color and smooth enough to sip neat or on ice. The intricate detail of the hand-painted bottle is also a great conversation starter for your guests.

Tasting Notes:

The aged tequila has caramel, vanilla, toast, citrus peel, cinnamon, and roasted hazelnut flavors.

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Johnny Hardwick Recorded ‘A Couple’ Of Episodes For The ‘King Of The Hill’ Revival Before His Death

Before he passed away last week at 64 years old, Dale Gribble voice actor Johnny Hardwick recorded “a couple” of episodes of the King of the Hill revival coming to Hulu. That’s according to TV Line, which added, “it remains unclear if another actor will be brought in to finish what Hardwick started in the revival.” It’s impossible to have King of the Hill without Dale Gribble, and it’s impossible to have Dale Gribble without Johnny Hardwick’s unmistakable paranoid drawl, so it will be interesting to see what happens.

“Johnny Hardwick was an incredibly beloved member of the King of the Hill family, whose tremendous talent, brilliant humor, and friendship will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to work with him over the past 25 years,” 20th Television Animation and Hulu said in a statement when news of Hardwick’s death broke. “Our deepest condolences go out to his friends and family as we mourn the loss of one of the animation greats. His voice gave life to one of our most iconic characters, and he will be truly missed.”

The new King of the Hill is expected to premiere on Hulu in 2024. Until then, please enjoy some of Hardwick’s finest work as Dale.

(Via TV Line)