This is a new-to-us cocktail we recently added to our “repertoire.” It was something seen on a random Instagram reel and sounded good. It’s quite tasty, though as the photo shows, it’s a bit of a murky looking drink.Espresso Old Fashioned2 oz. Bourbon…

After some chores around the house I grabbed some time on the deck with a cigar and a book. There was a breeze cooling the air, but intermittent cloud cover allowed occasional access to the sun’s heat. I decided to try out the Jose Dominquez Signa…

I wasn’t in the mood to sit on the cold porch Friday evening, so I headed over to the Olde Towne Tobacconist outpost at 1781 Brewing. I was hoping the cool-again weather wouldn’t keep other folks away. When I arrived the parking lot was busy and I rea…

Writing this as I remind myself that Spring in Virginia is schizophrenic — just when you think it’s getting warm, the weather abruptly changes. We went out to dinner with a large group of friends on Thursday evening. Before going out, one of those fri…

It was a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon as we enjoyed our before dinner drinks and appetizers. Colleen grabbed a selection of snacks, including some delicious Sopresatta. I mixed up Old Fashioneds, using Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon. I exper…

Kicking off the weekend, I grabbed one of my favorite Rocky Patel cigars, the A.L.R. Second Edition. I also went back to the Virginia ABC pick of Maker’s Mark Private Selection Hint O’ Chocolate II. In retrospect, it was a “Volume Two” sort of evening…

After dinner on Sunday I once again aheaded out to the porch for a last bit of relaxation before the Monday grind. I was looking through the humidor for a smaller smoke and came across the Crux Du Connoisseur No. 3. I also grabbed pod of an insta…

It’s been quite some time since I enjoyed a cigar at one of my local cigar lounges. The effects of available time, travel, and a really good selection at home have all served to defer those visits. I finally got out to Olde Towne Tobacconist at the Fa…

I’ve been waiting for warmer weather to enjoy another of the Weller by Cohiba smokes I picked up last August. I’ve smoked one not long after the purchase. It was enjoyable but needed a bit more humidor time. The cigar had some minor burn issues and ta…

Forty-days of avoiding sweets, and then a bonanza! I often wonder if the tradition of chocolate at Easter started because Catholics were graving the things they gave up for Lent. The fabled Easter Rabbit still makes a small drop at our home, despite i…