After a period of wildfire smoke filled skies, which was followed by days of high temperatures, we’ve finally enjoyed a few days of temperatures in the low to mid 80’s. That made this week’s practice outing at the range all the more pleasant.Tbe setup …

This was a pairing I enjoyed very much. Neither the Padrón 1964 Anniversary nor the Weller Antique 107 are new experiences, though I am not sure if I’ve had them together. They are however, both top of the line in my book.Sometimes I will pull a whisk…

A family member gave me this book recently. She found it in the bargain bin of a used bookstore and thought I’d enjoy it. Titled International Connoisseur’s Guide To Cigars, the guide by Jane Resnick was published in 1996. To many of us, 1996 was…

I decided to revisit a bottle I have not pulled off the shelf in a long time. I noticed it was on getting low and was a good candidate for emptying to make room for (too many) new additions. Jeffferson’s Aged at Sea Bourbon presents an interesting spin…

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After last weekend’s disappointing performance at the Cavalier IDPA match, I was anxious to get to the range and sort out some issues. To that end, I was able to get in some quality trigger time.It was a sunny and warm day as I raised the red range fl…

This week’s Whiskey Wednesday is brought to us by the letter B. It was unintended but here we are. The Bishops Blend Robusto from Black Label Trading Company, was one of my top cigar picks for 2020. It so happens that I still had two from that yea…

A lazy afternoon calls for an elegant cigar and a double espresso. As has been mentioned recently, I’ve become more enamored with the Lancero cigar vitola of late. The long and slender cigars offer a bit of elegance, and generally a little extra kick i…

This is something not often seen late July in Virginia . . . low humidity and low temperatures. Perhaps the cool weather was the impetus behind the larger than normal crowd for this month’s IDPA match at Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club — our sq…

It’s been a rough few months here for our drinkware.  I mentioned previously dropping one of my favorite coffee mugs. Now, a classic beer glass has met its demise, and not without collateral damage.I had enjoyed a sunny afternoon with a Sierra Ne…