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Casa 1910 Revolutionary Edition Cuchillo Parado and a Cocktail

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 7th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A sunny afternoon and moderately warm temperature allowed for an unexpected return to our tradition of Sunday afternoon cocktails on the deck. I decided to mix up a slight variation on the Cranberry Citrus Cocktail we enjoyed over the holidays. We did…



Tumblin’ Dice 8 Year Rye and Rocky Patel 10th Anniversary

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 5th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I ordered this bottle of Tumblin’ Dice 8 Year Single Barrel Rye truly on a whim. The email promoting the Seelbach’s pick intrigued me, exactly why I don’t recall now. I decided to do a “fresh crack Friday” and open it to kick off the weekend. I turns o…



Quesada and Coffee

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 3rd, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Colleen asked me on a recent evening if she should make dinner a little early so I could enjoy a cigar on the deck with the last bit of sunshine. Not long after that I was outside with a Quesada Oktoberfest 10th Anniversary and a steaming mug of black …



Five O’Clock Friday: The Company of a Good Cigar

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 2nd, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Welcome to the weekend.After a week of coworker interactions, I’m ready for some solitude.Image purloined from the Old Virginia Tobacco Facebook page.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



St. Brigid of Ireland

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 1st, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

February 1 is the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland, one of our family’s favorite Saints. The quote below has long been attributed to St. Brigid.

“I’d Like A Great Lake Of Beer For The King Of Kings. I Would Like To Be Watching Heaven’s Family D…



Room 101 Snake Shake Cigar and Old Elk Bourbon

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 25th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It had been more than a week since a relaxing cigar found its way onto the schedule. But finally, a free evening at home, and somewhat moderate weather prevailed. Looking through the humidor I noticed I still had cigars from the monthly Luxury Cigar C…



Bourbon is Good For You

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 20th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Some good news for your weekend.Image Courtesy Bourbon ClassicBourbon Classic has an interesting article on the health benefits of drinking bourbon. The report states:Bourbon lovers everywhere rejoice! We’ve compiled 10 benefits of drinking bourbon and…



Smoking a Powstanie Broadleaf and Enjoying the Snowfall

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 16th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Two words I don’t often in the same sentence, snowfall and enjoy. But the first snow of 2024 provided some enjoyable moments. Though the needle on the thermometer was hovering right around 30°, I fired up the heater and lit a Powstanie Broadleaf …



Post Dinner Rose of Sharon and Coffee

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 15th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

No, I’m not doing “dry January.” I happen to enjoy coffee as much as bourbon. Fortunately, drinking it in the early evening doesn’t affect my sleep. Though I might not fall asleep in front of the television as quickly!A Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Des…



Five O’Clock Friday: Cheesy Goodness

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jan 12th, 2024 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

You know you would.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]