Archive for June, 2025

Summer Solstice: A Smoke, a Beer, and Spicy Shrimp

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 22nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

While running errands on June 20 — the Summer Solstice — conversations everywhere seemed to center on the approaching heat wave. Like clockwork, the first truly warm days of the year shift everyone’s focus to “keeping cool.” My usual response is someth…



Weekend Update #22

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Jun 21st, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The weekly update, plus bits and bobs that caught my attention this week.



Five O’Clock Friday: Live Wisely

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 20th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Life is full of decisions. Make the right ones.Enjoy the weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Humidor Review: Early Impressions of the Yohtron YC-488

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 19th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Over the years, I’ve used a variety of plastic “tupperdors” and a small electric “wineador” humidor from NewAir to store my cigars. Most recently, the NewAir housed my loose sticks, while the plastic containers held the few boxes I’d acquired. Boveda h…



Woodford Reserve Double Oaked & Herrera Estelí Norteño Toro Especial

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 17th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

For a recent porch smoke, I reached for the Herrera Estelí Norteño Toro Especial by Drew Estate. It had also been a while since I paired a cigar with a pour of bourbon, so I looked forward to revisiting an old favorite: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.Th…



Weekend Update #21

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Jun 14th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The weekly update, plus bits and bobs that caught my attention this week.



June 14: A Day Rich with “Made in America” Celebrations

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 14th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

June 14 is a day rich with truly “Made in America” celebrations. It’s Flag Day — a time to honor our Nation’s flag and everything it represents. It’s also National Bourbon Day, recognizing one of our country’s most iconic and officially recognized spir…



Five O’Clock Friday: I’m Just Drinkin’

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 13th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Some music from the great Albert Collins to kick off the weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Cigar Review: Powstanie San Andrés with Still Austin Single Barrel

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 8th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve long been a fan of Powstanie cigars. Both the Habano and Broadleaf lines, in multiple vitolas, make frequent appearances in these Musings. I often joke that Powstanie is my vacation cigar — I always seem to bring a few along on my travels. So…



Weekend Update #20

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Jun 6th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The weekly update, plus bits and bobs that caught my attention this week.