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Montecristo 1935 and the Revolver Cocktail to Fight the Chill

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 22nd, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Despite my optimism in de-winterizing the screened porch last week, Mother Nature had other plans. The past few days turned notably cooler, even bringing a couple days of frost warnings. As such, it was a bit chilly when it came time for our Sunday aft…



Bourbon, Beef, and Cigars — All for a Good Cause

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 20th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Enjoying smoked meat, whiskey, cigars, and good company is never a bad thing. Add in a great cause, and the enjoyment is all the greater. Such was the case this past Saturday evening, when I attended an event benefiting the Paul Stefan Foundation.The P…



Bourbon, Beef, and Cigars — All for a Good Cause

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 20th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Enjoying smoked meat, whiskey, cigars, and good company is never a bad thing. Add in a great cause, and the enjoyment is all the greater. Such was the case this past Saturday evening, when I attended an event benefiting the Paul Stefan Foundation.The P…



A Quiet Pairing: Pledge Purple and Bourbon at Sunset

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 18th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This weekend got off to a delightful start. With mild temperatures and low humidity, the screened porch was especially inviting. Despite the still-high pollen levels, I opened the windows to let in the breeze. While scanning the humidor for an evening …



A Quiet Pairing: Pledge Purple and Bourbon at Sunset

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 18th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This weekend got off to a delightful start. With mild temperatures and low humidity, the screened porch was especially inviting. Despite the still-high pollen levels, I opened the windows to let in the breeze. While scanning the humidor for an evening …



Spring on the Deck: Sombremesa Solita Red and Boulevardier Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 14th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m calling the cold weather done — the portable heaters on the screened porch were packed away this past weekend. Unless we’re using the porch, the windows remain closed for now, but only in deference to the “pollening.” Once the yellow scourge passes…



Spring on the Deck: Sombremesa Solita Red and Boulevardier Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 14th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m calling the cold weather done — the portable heaters on the screened porch were packed away this past weekend. Unless we’re using the porch, the windows remain closed for now, but only in deference to the “pollening.” Once the yellow scourge passes…



From the Back of the Humidor — Veritas 412 Revisited

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 11th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I dug deep into the humidor for my Friday evening smoke and came up with a Veritas 412 — a boutique cigar I used to enjoy regularly at Olde Towne Tobacconist at the Farm. I still had a couple tucked away in the back, sticks I picked up at the now-close…



From the Back of the Humidor — Veritas 412 Revisited

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 11th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I dug deep into the humidor for my Friday evening smoke and came up with a Veritas 412 — a boutique cigar I used to enjoy regularly at Olde Towne Tobacconist at the Farm. I still had a couple tucked away in the back, sticks I picked up at the now-close…



The Beer Set the Tone — The Cigar Did the Rest

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Apr 9th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

With a couple of beer-centric “holidays” falling this past week, I turned my attention to hoppy beverages and their cigar accompaniments. For “New Beer’s Eve” on Monday, I was in the mood for something light and refreshing, still easing out of the indu…