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Breaking the Porch Routine for an Afternoon at Hogshead

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

It’s been far too long since I’ve paid a visit to Hogshead Cigar Lounge. Oddly enough, enjoying a smoke at my local brick-and-mortar used to be almost a weekly ritual just a couple of years ago. In theory, retiring last year should have meant I’d visit…



Cellar Surprise: Wicked Nymph Stout & Event Horizon Cigar Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 11th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I pulled an old beer from the cellar to enjoy this past weekend — Wicked Nymph, a barrel-aged Imperial Stout from Adventure Brewing. The corked and caged bottle was purchased back in 2015 and had been quietly collecting dust in the basement for the pas…



Cellar Surprise: Wicked Nymph Stout & Event Horizon Cigar Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 11th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I pulled an old beer from the cellar to enjoy this past weekend — Wicked Nymph, a barrel-aged Imperial Stout from Adventure Brewing. The corked and caged bottle was purchased back in 2015 and had been quietly collecting dust in the basement for the pas…



Sips, Smoke, and Peppermint Bark: A Surprising Trio

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

Most of my cigar enjoyment over the past week has come in the form of quick smokes after dinner — usually paired with coffee, a small pour of bourbon, or even just water. When the weekend rolled around, I finally set aside time for a longer, more relax…



Sips, Smoke, and Peppermint Bark: A Surprising Trio

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

Most of my cigar enjoyment over the past week has come in the form of quick smokes after dinner — usually paired with coffee, a small pour of bourbon, or even just water. When the weekend rolled around, I finally set aside time for a longer, more relax…



A Leisurely Pairing: In Cold Blood and the Belgian Blue

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 3rd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m always on the lookout for an interesting cocktail recipe to try. By “interesting,” I mean it’s preferably bourbon- or rye-based, easy to make, and requires just a few ingredients. Those ingredients should also be things I already have on hand — or …



A Leisurely Pairing: In Cold Blood and the Belgian Blue

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 3rd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m always on the lookout for an interesting cocktail recipe to try. By “interesting,” I mean it’s preferably bourbon- or rye-based, easy to make, and requires just a few ingredients. Those ingredients should also be things I already have on hand — or …



Accidental Harmony: L’Atelier LAT56 and Calumet Farm 10 Year

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 29th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It seems to happen frequently — though never intentionally — that I end up pairing cigars and libations with color-coordinated labeling. One recent example was the Calumet Farm 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey alongside the L’Atelier LAT56…



Accidental Harmony: L’Atelier LAT56 and Calumet Farm 10 Year

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 29th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It seems to happen frequently — though never intentionally — that I end up pairing cigars and libations with color-coordinated labeling. One recent example was the Calumet Farm 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey alongside the L’Atelier LAT56…



Two Years Later, Back to Shooting Competition

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 27th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a break of twenty-two months, I finally made it back to an IDPA match this weekend. To say I was excited would be an understatement — and to say I was nervous would be entirely accurate. Recovering from my back issues was a long, hard-fought batt…