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New Riff Single Barrel (Again) and Viva La Vida Cigars

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 13th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve been looking forward to smoking the Artesano del Tobacco Viva La Vida cigar since it arrived in the October Luxury Cigar Club monthly shipment. I’ve smoked this cigar line produced at the AJ Fernando factory in the past. Both the lancero and …



Five O’Clock Friday: It’s Soup Weather

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 10th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It will warm you on the inside too.Have a great weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Lunch Hour Range Visit

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 9th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s that time of the year when the daytime temperatures can vary by 25° or more from one day to the next. I took advantage of one of the higher end of the spectrum on a recent afternoon to scoot over to the range for some brief trigger time. I only t…



Another Cool Evening Smoke

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 7th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a long week of activities that did not include a chance to relax with a cigar, I was looking forward to the start of the weekend. I’d been eyeing the CAO Flathead V660 cigars resting in my humidor for a couple months, waiting for the opportunity…



Halloween Chocolates

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 6th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The evenings when we walked the neighborhood with our son and friends on Halloween are but memories now. I admit I don’t always look forward to jumping up and down to answer the door repeatedly, but most years we participate, remembering the thrill it…



Five O’Clock Friday: Time Changes

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 3rd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Thus begins the darkness. Don’t forget to set your clocks back.Time to add some extra lighting on the deck.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Redemption Rum Cask Rye and HVC 10th Anniversary

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 3rd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I called this a “second chance” pairing. Both the Redemption Rum Cask Finish (Batch 003) and the HVC 10th Anniversary cigar I had first tried a few months ago. They were both found disappointing during those initial trials.Having enjoyed the standard …



Afternoon Cappuccino and a Cigar

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Nov 1st, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Sometimes you just need a diversion from gazing at spreadsheets and answering email. On a warm afternoon that could mean heading outside for a coffee and cigar. In the mood for something sweet and and a little decadent, I made a quick cappuccino.&nbsp…



Weekend Pistol Shooting

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 31st, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a few months of missing out, I was happy to have the opportunity to shoot an IDPA match with friends last weekend. It was an especially pleasant morning as the October temps rose into the mid-80’s over the weekend. I decided to shoot my Compact …



Oliva Serie V Lancero and Four Roses Small Batch

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 30th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon has been on my shelf since February 2020, with only a few pours taken. It had floated to the back row and simply been overlooked. Sadly, I hardly remembered much about it so I grabbed the bottle recently to e…