Gear: Here is a great project for you and something that you can hand down to your son, daughter, niece, or nephew. The Heirloom Scrimshaw Knife Kit includes a blank bone handled pocket knife, step-by-step instructions, and everything else you need to learn & apply this forgotten art form. Get it here.

Books: The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits is a backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and more. The reader, the ultimate spirits aficionado, will learn how water and grain are transformed into the full range exquisite, timeless liquors. There are few books available that explore the actual craft of distilling in such detail. Most of the other spirits books chronicle the historical side of the distilling world or focus on the flavors of various vintages. Our book will be the consummate insider’s guide to distilling techniques. Bill Owens’ original photography, the result of two cross-country road trips, offers comprehensive illustration of the microdistilling world. Get it here.