After a few months of missing out, I was happy to have the opportunity to shoot an IDPA match with friends last weekend. It was an especially pleasant morning as the October temps rose into the mid-80’s over the weekend. I decided to shoot my Compact …
This Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon has been on my shelf since February 2020, with only a few pours taken. It had floated to the back row and simply been overlooked. Sadly, I hardly remembered much about it so I grabbed the bottle recently to e…
I could have written a novel or 5 by now.
Stay healthy my friends.Enjoy the weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
Though the weather’s turning cool, we managed a “cocktail hour” on the porch one afternoon this week. Granted, the portable heaters were needed but it was still quite pleasant. After short discussion, we settled on the Old Fashioned as our libation as…
Lately I’ve been turning to whiskeys on my shelves that I haven’t opened in a while. Often first impressions don’t do a whiskey justice. One’s mood, the foods recently eaten, the weather, many factors influence the enjoyment. The same is true with ciga…
Left to my own devices Friday evening while Colleen visited with friends, I made a short visit to a local brewery, then capped the evening with a late night cigar and bourbon at home. Some Penelope Four Grain Straight Bourbon and a United Cigars Firecr…
It’s no secret I am not a fan of cold weather. Deep down, I think it’s mostly the early sunsets that affects the mood the most. Smoking on the deck in the dark AND cold can dampen the spirit. Fall is not bad, but it portends the coming of winter. …
Enough with the pumpkin already!Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
Old Elk is a label I’ve only recently paid much attention to. My initial foray into the brand was the Old Elk Cigar Cut. That delicious libation led to reading more about the brand, which led to a few more of their expressions being added to my “wish …
