I don’t believe lancero shaped cigars are appreciated enough. The slender cigars average 7 – 7.5 inches in length, and a 38 ring gauge is typical. They do require a bit of extra attention when smoking to keep the burn going, at the same time striving t…
I first mused about the shenanigans or incompetence, take your pick, at the Virginia ABC here. Now it seems VA ABC is also quite adept at digging itself into a hole. On May 23, this was posted on the Virginia ABC Twitter feed.Their tweet referenced the…
On a recent afternoon I enjoyed time on the deck with a cigar, a book, and a cup of black coffee. Most of my cigar smoking is accompanied by a good bourbon or beer. While not always perfect, these beverages as a general rule pair well. Yes, water does …
Other than the occasional local IDPA match, recent experience at the MD State Championship notwithstanding, I’ve been sorely lacking in my time spent at the range simply practicing. The matches, while fun, provide just 50 – 60 rounds downrange, and not…
I prefer my bourbon neat. However I do put together the occasional cocktail, especially when my wife wants to join me. After several days and evenings with very busy, and late, schedules we looked forward to a relaxing Sunday afternoon. The Virginia we…
The search for hard-to-find bourbon in Virginia is a challenge. The State controls the sale of distilled beverages through their own distribution system and retail stores, known as the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (VA ABC). It’s a huge…
Quafftide: Noun. Time for a drink, especially an alcoholic one. Circa 1582. Source: Words and Phrases from the Past.Cheers!
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It’s the weekend. Enjoy.Cheers!
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This is not the story I had planned to tell. Instead, I have a different story to relate. Pull up a chair. I have not attempted to shoot any sanctioned IDPA matches since 2019, limiting my time to the occasional local match. In the year following …
What seems to be the never-ending streak of a wet and cool spring offered a small reprieve Tuesday evening. The sun was not totally clouded over so I grabbed a cigar and bourbon to enjoy after dinner on the porch. That evening’s smoke was a long-t…
