Archive for December, 2025

Blackened Whiskey and M81: A Metallica-Inspired Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 15th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I recently picked up a bottle of Blackened Whiskey, curious to finally try this collaboration between the band Metallica and the late master distiller Dave Pickerell. Naturally, I paired the pour with a Blackened M81 cigar. The M81 itself is also a col…



Blackened Whiskey and M81: A Metallica-Inspired Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 15th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I recently picked up a bottle of Blackened Whiskey, curious to finally try this collaboration between the band Metallica and the late master distiller Dave Pickerell. Naturally, I paired the pour with a Blackened M81 cigar. The M81 itself is also a col…



Weekend Update 34

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

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



Five O’Clock Friday: Booker Noe on Bourbon

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 12th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I find this to be true myself.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Five O’Clock Friday: Booker Noe on Bourbon

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 12th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I find this to be true myself.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Cranberry Gin Spritz for a Snowy Day

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 10th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We enjoyed this festive before-dinner cocktail on a recent snowy day. It was inspired by a recipe I came across online and adapted based on what I had on hand.Cranberry Spritz1.5 oz. Gin1 oz. Cranberry Juice0.5 oz. Simple Syrup0.5 oz. Lemon Juice&nbsp…



Cranberry Gin Spritz for a Snowy Day

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 10th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We enjoyed this festive before-dinner cocktail on a recent snowy day. It was inspired by a recipe I came across online and adapted based on what I had on hand.Cranberry Spritz1.5 oz. Gin1 oz. Cranberry Juice0.5 oz. Simple Syrup0.5 oz. Lemon Juice&nbsp…



Seventeen Years in the Cellar: Samichlaus 2008

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 7th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Each year, on the Feast of St. Nicholas, we traditionally break out a few old bottles of Samichlaus Bier that have been aging undisturbed in the cellar. “Samichlaus” means “Santa Claus” in the Swiss-German dialect of Zürich. Brewed only once a year on …



Seventeen Years in the Cellar: Samichlaus 2008

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Dec 7th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Each year, on the Feast of St. Nicholas, we traditionally break out a few old bottles of Samichlaus Bier that have been aging undisturbed in the cellar. “Samichlaus” means “Santa Claus” in the Swiss-German dialect of Zürich. Brewed only once a year on …



Weekend Update 33

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Dec 7th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

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