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Man of Many’s Staff Favourites is back to brighten up your weekend, as we celebrate the products, services, entertainment, and experiences that have caught our eye over the week.
We get to try so much of the cool, novel, and curious on a daily basis, but these encounters don’t always result in full write-ups or reviews. So we collect them here in the hope you’ll find something new and exciting to give your week a lift.
This week, we’ve discovered a great spot for a nightcap and some fried chicken, something to improve your WFH setup, the return of one of our favourite whiskies, some camping gear, and a great gift for the Paw Patrol fans among us.
1. Suntory House – A Perfect Late Night Stop
Hannah Maher – Sales & Partnerships Coordinator
I recently discovered Sakura House and then somehow ended up there for a very necessary late-night chicken karaage and, obviously, a Sakura Sour. I couldn’t think of a better late-night combo.
The second I walked in, I felt like I’d been transported to Japan. Sakura House is tucked away underground, with dim lighting, Japanese touches everywhere, good music and that slightly chaotic late-night Izakaya energy that makes you want to stay for just one more drink. The vibes were immaculate.
The chicken karaage was exactly what I needed at that hour – crispy, salty and the perfect late-night snack, while the Sakura Sour was dangerously easy to drink.
What makes it even more fun is that Sakura House has been transformed into Suntory House, celebrating Japanese drinking culture with a menu of Suntory cocktails, sours, highballs and Japanese beers, alongside the Izakaya-style food. It’s Suntory’s third Sydney residency, so there’s a bit more going on than your average late-night bar.
If you want somewhere that feels a little different, has genuinely good food and drinks, and makes you forget you’re in Sydney for a couple of hours, I’d definitely give it a visit. Just maybe don’t tell yourself you’re only going for one drink.
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2. Nanoleaf Smart LED Monitor Stand
Ben McKimm – Staff Writer
It seems like a never-ending task for me, but I’m always in the mood to upgrade my WFH studio. While it feels like I’ve slowly outgrown the RGB aesthetic, mostly due to my partner’s very clear instructions, I couldn’t resist it when I saw this new Nanoleaf Smart LED Monitor Stand.
I needed space to tuck away my keyboard when it’s not in use, and under a monitor stand was the best place for it. This monitor stand works with the Nanoleaf app, so you can control all of the RGBS (I have mine set to a basic warm white), and you can even connect it to Apple Home so you can control it with Siri. HUGE!
However, the best thing about this monitor stand is that it hides an array of universal 1/4″ screw mounting points underneath, which lets you attach compatible accessories and expand your workspace. I’ve combined mine with a few SmallRig Magic Arms to mount a DJI camera for video calls, but I could also use it for small mics and other accessories. If you’re upgrading your home desk, check it out!
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3. Outside.co.uk’s Outdoor Gear Breakdowns on YouTube
Frank Arthur – Co-Founder
With my first-ever camping trip with the kids fast approaching, I’ve recently spiralled down the rabbit hole of camping gear research. Between trying to figure out what essentials we actually need and learning the basics, Outside.co.uk’s YouTube channel has quickly become a go-to resource.
Because they’re an outdoor retailer, you do have to keep in mind that they’re ultimately showcasing gear they sell. That said, as far as retailer content goes, they get it right. The videos are beautifully shot, genuinely educational, and offer fantastic, straightforward breakdowns of products and their practical features. I’ve been watching plenty of independent vloggers and reviewers too, but when it comes to clean, well-produced gear guides from a retail perspective, their channel is hard to beat.
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4. The GlenAllachie is back in Australia
Scott Purcell – co-Founder
A couple of years ago I went hunting for a bottle of The GlenAllachie 12 to replace one I’d polished off over a long weekend, and came up empty at every bottle shop I tried. I assumed I’d just picked the wrong week. Turns out the distillery had quietly dropped out of the Australian market altogether, which explains why the odd bottle you did spot online was going for silly money.
So the email that landed in my inbox this week from Oliver at The Whisky List was a welcome one. The GlenAllachie is officially returning to Australia, with The Whisky List appointed as the official importer and distributor, and the first shipment due to land in late October (just in time to sort out the Christmas stocking situation).
For the whisky nerds, this is Billy Walker’s distillery, the bloke behind the revival of BenRiach and GlenDronach, and the house style is unashamedly sherry-forward: everything bottled at 46% or above, natural colour and no chill filtration. The 12-Year-Old was always my pick, a rich, dark, Christmas-cake style dram with dried fruit and a bit of spice on the finish. It’s not subtle, and that’s exactly why I like it.
The bit that surprised me is the price. With excise going up every six months and most Scotch drifting north of $150, the distillery has worked with The Whisky List to bring the RRP of the 12 Year Old down to $129. Cheaper than it was before it left the country.
The 15, 18, a 10 Year Old Cask Strength and an 11 Year Old Palo Cortado finish are all coming too, along with a 1990 35 Year Old for anyone who’s had a very good year. I haven’t tasted the new shipment yet (it’s still on a boat), so I’ll take their word that the liquid is as good as I remember, but I’ll be putting my hand up for a bottle of the 12 the moment it lands. If you’ve been sitting on a half-empty bottle, rationing it as I have, relief is on the way.
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4. PAW Patrol: Mobile HQ – The Uncle Points I didn’t Know I Needed
Rob Stott forwarded this one to me with the note “I couldn’t possibly watch the Paw Patrol movie twice. Free to a good home.” Having young kids clearly comes with its costs. I don’t have kids, but I do have a four-year-old nephew, Charlie, who is deep in his PAW Patrol era, so I put my hand up faster than I have for any watch launch this year.
A week later a box turned up at the office with the Dino Mobile HQ from Spin Master, the toy company behind the whole PAW Patrol range, plus a family movie pass for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, which is in cinemas now, just in time for the school holidays. Charlie has since taken delivery and I’ve had my uncle status upgraded accordingly. The toy is two playsets in one. It starts life as a chunky rescue truck, then you detach and lift the top half and it unfolds into the headquarters from the film, about 55cm tall, complete with a ramp you send Chase flying down. There are lights and sounds when you slam the launcher, and as far as I can tell the sounds do not have an off switch, which is the kind of detail an uncle can enjoy far more than a parent.
As for the movie, I took him along fully expecting to sit through it for his sake, and honestly it’s not that bad at all. Dinosaurs, pups, a decent villain and a runtime that respects a four-year-old’s attention span (and mine). I’m no authority on toys for little kids (Charlie is the expert here, and he approved), but the build feels solid enough to survive a lounge room, and at $99 it’s not going to blow the budget for a birthday. If you’ve got a small PAW Patrol fan in the family and need a school holidays plan, the movie and this thing together cover an afternoon and then some.
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