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photography by eric levin. opposite page: courtesy of audio visual intelligence (living room); liljam (spa); bluerock design, llc (distillery) 50 bostoncommon-magazine.com solo ACT A mAn needs his Alone-time, too… By Miranda Mccrea Everyone relishes time to themselves, but while women prefer to spend their R&R on productive pursuits—replenish- ing at the gym, reading, socializing—the Bureau of Labor Statistics states men are more likely to grab the remote and watch TV. Guys, if it's alterna- tive ideas you're short of, Boston has the answers: here, six spots where you can detox, de-stress, and decompress. (And, if you still want to binge watch, there's a luxury TV option, too...) Drink Taste and tour at Boston Harbor Distillery, where a modern take on American spirits is housed in a Civil War–era waterfront ware- house. Indulge in a Saturday tour from 1 pm to 7 pm to sample a variety of local favorites, such as the distillery's rye and malt whiskeys, and take a sip of Boston history. 12R Ericsson St., 617-533- 7001; bostonharbordistillery.com Play Perfect your swing and improve your game at GolfTEC, where you'll only compete with yourself to learn how to be the best golfer you can be. Coaches perform fact-based swing evaluations using motion measurement technology, fit golfers to clubs, and create practice game plans specific to the skills you want to achieve. 238 Highland Ave., Needham, 781-449-8222; golftec.com relax To feel refreshed and rejuve- nated, book one (or more!) of the for-men-only services at Bliss Ring time: EveryBodyFights, from George Foreman III, the son of the two-time heavyweight champ, is a state-of-the-art boxing facility offering all levels of classes—or heavy bags for a solo punch-it-out workout. Scene private time