Author Archive

Room 101 Snake Shake Cigar and Old Elk Bourbon

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 25th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It had been more than a week since a relaxing cigar found its way onto the schedule. But finally, a free evening at home, and somewhat moderate weather prevailed. Looking through the humidor I noticed I still had cigars from the monthly Luxury Cigar C…



Bourbon is Good For You

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 20th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Some good news for your weekend.Image Courtesy Bourbon ClassicBourbon Classic has an interesting article on the health benefits of drinking bourbon. The report states:Bourbon lovers everywhere rejoice! We’ve compiled 10 benefits of drinking bourbon and…



Smoking a Powstanie Broadleaf and Enjoying the Snowfall

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 16th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Two words I don’t often in the same sentence, snowfall and enjoy. But the first snow of 2024 provided some enjoyable moments. Though the needle on the thermometer was hovering right around 30°, I fired up the heater and lit a Powstanie Broadleaf …



Post Dinner Rose of Sharon and Coffee

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 15th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

No, I’m not doing “dry January.” I happen to enjoy coffee as much as bourbon. Fortunately, drinking it in the early evening doesn’t affect my sleep. Though I might not fall asleep in front of the television as quickly!A Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Des…



Five O’Clock Friday: Cheesy Goodness

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 12th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

You know you would.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



A Cigar And A Bourbon At Sunset

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 12th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The days are, ever so slowly, getting longer. I’ve noticed that if we eat dinner just a few minutes early, and I’ve already prepped my selections for smoking and sipping, I can enjoy the last bit of sunlight at the start of the smoke. One evening this…



Five Years Later – A Better Way to Enjoy the CFP

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 10th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As I sat down to enjoy the College Football Playoff Game Monday night, the evening treats included Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon.The view brought back a similar memory of watching the 2019 Championship game five years ago. The setting and the …



Cold Night Bourbon and Cigar

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 8th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Why is it the short weeks always seem the longest? After a “long” and busy post-vacation week, the weekend provided the long-awaited chance to enjoy another bourbon and cigar pairing. Despite the temperature barely breaking above freezing, I looked for…



Five O’Clock Friday: Weekend Weather Forecast

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 5th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I have bourbon, cigars, and fire. I’m ready.Just to be safe, the snow blower and generator are ready as well.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Cranberry Citrus Cocktail

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 5th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Despite having a fairly respectable whiskey selection on hand, I don’t have an extensive selection of the liqueurs and other ingredients used for cocktails. That’s slowly changing but when we went looking for simple cocktail ideas for the holidays, the…