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Over 70 rare bottles from the demolished Caperdonich distillery feature in Whisky Auctioneer’s current auction of lost scotch expressions. The Caperdonich distillery was a producer of Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1898 and 1902, and then again between 1965 and 2002. The distillery was demolished in 2011. “The history of Caperdonich is truly captivating and these bottles are rare sightings on the secondary market,” said Joe Wilson, the Head of Auction Content at Whiskey Auctioneer....

“The owls are not what they seem” according to Twin Peaks, and neither are their tattoo counterparts. Much like the moon, owls have long been revered for their nocturnal powers, ancient symbols of both higher wisdom and sight in the dark. Western cultures adopted the owl as a mark of education and studious discipline, while Native Americans viewed one’s owl totem as an ability to see what is hidden from most, the ultimate creature of otherworldy intuition....

The 3D version of the scorpion is a strong and loud symbol of a man’s essence. The scorpion is a spirit creature that shows that a man is powerful but reserved. Some mene might be interested in the scorpion tattoo simply because it connects to their Zodiac sign, which is pretty straight forward, but there are others who see more. Other gentlemen might look at the physical qualities of the creature....

It’s been a tough year for those in the entertainment industry, especially musicians. Not being able to tour due to the pandemic has seen most take a financial hit. Many have been performing online concerts while others have been releasing archival footage. Chance The Rapper is combining the two by releasing his first concert film, Magnificent Coloring World. The original tour took place in 2016 in support of Chance’s much-loved mixtape Coloring Book....

The relationship shared between siblings is a powerful thing. These strong bonds are often commemorated in ink as well. Numerous different styles and subject matter can be utilized to create unique tattoos commemorating your relationships with your brothers and/or sisters. Order of birth tattoo designs are hugely popular for sibling tattoo art, especially when there are numerous children (3+) in the family. The siblings will feature a variation of the same tattoo – usually a simple small piece – acknowledging the number of total kids, but with their part of the design linked to the order in which they were born....

Love dreaming up new and exciting designs for your home but always find yourself stuck with the same old floor plan? For many renters and homeowners, a full-scale remodel isn’t in the cards right now (or ever). But that doesn’t mean you have zero control over your home’s layout. Temporary walls and room dividers can work wonders by splitting up a space for functionality, privacy, or sheer aesthetics. Almost anything a permanent wall can accomplish, a temporary wall can do equally or better....

Squid tattoos for men are a bombastic sensation right now. While they may seem like a momentary fad, squid ink is a permanent hit. From indie scenes to sailor squads, tentacled skin art is here to stay! Tattoo enthusiasts particularly love squids because of the ink puns. No other creature is know for procuring a permanent dye, and their ability to squirt ink has made them synonymous with the present day tattoo scene....

This particular tattoo emphasizes a Darwinist expression referring to “survival of the fittest.” NBA players such as Allen Iverson and Tyson Chandler have such a tattoo written on their shoulders which symbolize that physical strength is important to be successful in basketball and/or in life. “Only The Strong Survive” can also connect more to a spiritual meaning, and since this quote is usually drawn with a cross, it holds different contexts for being strong mentally, physically, and emotionally....

3D sleeve tattoos will unleash your insatiable desire for vivid and complex ink. These mystifying masterpieces have the phenomenal ability to transform your skin into a world of its own. Reveal your dangerous side with a bold and badass 3D tattoo sleeve. These artists are masters of deception and their fantastic creations are not for the faint of heart. With a simple tattoo needle, these ink pros are able to twist reality and reconstruct a flat canvas of skin into a mangled mess of flesh that appears to drape, just barely, over a layer of exposed muscle or stunning steampunk conceptualizations....

We know now that volcanic eruptions are not caused by “the rage of the gods,” but when you observe the paralyzing rivers of hot lava and sun-cancelling clouds of ash, it’s easy to see why people once believed such things. A volcano tattoo suits the man with a fiery heart and an explosive personality. It symbolizes the potential of rebirth after destruction; volcanic soil is some of the most fertile in the world, and lingering volcanic ash in the atmosphere creates jaw-dropping sunsets....

“The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.” – Robert Frost Having a desk at home gives you a dedicated place to work, pay bills, and keep your electronics. You don’t have to have a lot of space, either. While you could use a large statement desk, all you really need is a flat surface that you can set your computer on and write....

When it comes to streaming services Netflix rules the roost. Since changing from a DVD and Blu-ray merchant to a streaming platform in 2007, the company has become a content behemoth. Netflix has over 195 million paid subscriptions worldwide, including 73 million in the United States. It’s the largest entertainment/media company in the world and continues to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into new content. All of this investment seems to be paying off after Netflix revealed 82 million households around the world tuned into Bridgerton....

Used since ancient times as the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, the signature Scorpio scorpion has been one of the hottest trends in tattooing for decades. Whether hyper-realistic or done in an illustrative style, tattoos depicting scorpions are an incredibly diverse lot. Because these segmented creatures have an incredibly complex anatomy, only the most skilled tattoo artists can truly capture the beauty and drama of scorpion designs. By focusing on designs of this caliber, both the artist and the client being tattooed represent a new era of getting inked....

Biker tattoos are ruggedly boisterous monstrosities that brazenly boast rebellious rates of machismo. These bombastically brash creations aren’t the anodyne illustrations of your parents’ generation! The biker scene is finally equipped with rich tattoos that unabashedly accompany their raucous background. These righteously jagged creations go for the jugular when it comes to style, and they can enrich your cultural affiliations with mighty firepower. Naturally, motorcycles are often seen as a recurring centerpiece in biker tattoos, but the magnificent machinery is just the beginning....

Dagger tattoos have accumulated uncanny predominance in the body art field, and their unmatched sheen is artfully ornate. What could be sharper than wielding a demonstrably masculine knife design? Take a stab at royal excellence with the venerable swagger of a dagger tattoo! These badass blades are on the verge of an epic resurgence. In fact, they are prolifically voguish among urbane 21st century men. There are copious options for customization, which means you can create a provokingly stimulating piece that exudes deft originality....

The highest level of tattooed bliss has been achieved via the advancements of dot-work ink. These intensive illustrations are stunningly revolutionizing the complete body art industry with ravishing results. Dot-work tattoos are the jurisdiction of coy connoisseurs. These intricate patterns slyly use miniature engravings to beatifically reveal fantastic artistic achievements. With utter refinement, the surreptitious utilization of pointillism combines space-age savvy with conservative traditionalism. In a sense, dot-work ink is actually comprised of countless pint-sized tattoos that employ optical illusions to merge into a larger pictorial concept....

What’s more unquestionably masculine than a gas mask tattoo? Men, the answer is nothing! If you want to step up your game, then now is the time to look into these intimidatingly glorious ink jobs. Alternative lifestyles can be succinctly and decadently represented by gas mask tattoos for guys. In addition to featuring hip sub-cultures like the goth, punk and stoner scenes, these bold facial designs have also become prime icons of the anarchist movement....

The teacher of Team 7 in Naruto, Kakashi Hatake hides his energy and strength beneath a veneer of apathy and detachment, but remains fiercely loyal throughout. He often loses track of time and struggles to keep his appointments, but when it comes to teaching and testing his students, including Naruto Usumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sasuke Uchiha, he fights without peer. If you identify with Kakashi’s laid back apathy and awesome prowess, why not show the world with a Kakashi tattoo?...

Sour and surprising, the lemon is a zesty newcomer to the tattoo scene. For the man with a punchy sense of humor looking for an ode to his bright disposition and lifestyle, a lemon may be a comical addition to consider. Fresh and energizing, lemons are the sour fruit that everyone is sure to recognize. Their bold yellow skin and unique shape are guaranteed to make them pop when viewed, even at a distance....

“When you go all over the world for work, your dream vacation is your bedroom.” – Jack Antonoff First coined by Sears, Roebuck and Co. in the 1920s, the “master bedroom” is now one of the most important rooms of any house, apartment, or condo. Next to the kitchen, most real estate experts agree that the master bedroom (and, by extension, master bath) can make or break a home sale. Despite the name, not all master bedrooms are particularly large....