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E.P. Carrillo’s New Connecticut: Creamy, Clean, But Not for Me

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

The E.P. Carrillo Essence Connecticut is a newly released cigar, included in the July Cigar of the Month package from Cigar and Pipes. Mild cigars typically aren’t my first choice, but given E.P. Carrillo’s reputation for crafting flavorful, well-balan…



E.P. Carrillo’s New Connecticut: Creamy, Clean, But Not for Me

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

The E.P. Carrillo Essence Connecticut is a newly released cigar, included in the July Cigar of the Month package from Cigar and Pipes. Mild cigars typically aren’t my first choice, but given E.P. Carrillo’s reputation for crafting flavorful, well-balan…



Refined but Not Tame: Smoking the BLTC Royalty Robusto

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 6th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s no secret that I’m a frequent fan of Black Label Trading Company cigars. This boutique brand is produced at Oveja Negra (Spanish for “Black Sheep”), a factory located in Estelí, Nicaragua, and founded by James and Angela Brown. In addition to Blac…



Refined but Not Tame: Smoking the BLTC Royalty Robusto

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 6th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s no secret that I’m a frequent fan of Black Label Trading Company cigars. This boutique brand is produced at Oveja Negra (Spanish for “Black Sheep”), a factory located in Estelí, Nicaragua, and founded by James and Angela Brown. In addition to Blac…



Smoke and Spice: Noble Act Two with Rabble Rouser Rye

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 4th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This past weekend brought a welcome taste of fall. After weeks of oppressive heat and seemingly endless rain, we were treated to dry, sunny days with temperatures hovering in the mid-70s — perfect weather for an evening on the deck.For the occasion, I …



Smoke and Spice: Noble Act Two with Rabble Rouser Rye

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 4th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This past weekend brought a welcome taste of fall. After weeks of oppressive heat and seemingly endless rain, we were treated to dry, sunny days with temperatures hovering in the mid-70s — perfect weather for an evening on the deck.For the occasion, I …



Smoking the CAO Brazilia Lambada & Sipping Henry McKenna 10 Year

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 2nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve smoked the CAO Brazilia in various vitolas over the years. It’s a popular, flavorful, and budget-friendly smoke. This particular example, the Lambada — a 6 x 50 Toro — has been resting in my humidor since January.The Brazilia Lambada wears a …



Smoking the CAO Brazilia Lambada & Sipping Henry McKenna 10 Year

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 2nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve smoked the CAO Brazilia in various vitolas over the years. It’s a popular, flavorful, and budget-friendly smoke. This particular example, the Lambada — a 6 x 50 Toro — has been resting in my humidor since January.The Brazilia Lambada wears a …



Five O’Clock Friday: There’s a Time & Place for Everything

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 1st, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Except decaffeinated coffee.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Five O’Clock Friday: There’s a Time & Place for Everything

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 1st, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Except decaffeinated coffee.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]