Musings Over a Barrel is not the most prolific blog on the internet. It has always been a niche blog — that niche being me. Part review site, part experience log, and mostly a journal for me to reminisce over.One of the most popular pages is the search…
Researchers at the National Museum of Denmark have interpreted a clay tablet in their collection that records an ancient transaction:One, which dates back 4,000 years, represents a record of beer being used as a form of payment in the ancient city of U…
Researchers at the National Museum of Denmark have interpreted a clay tablet in their collection that records an ancient transaction:One, which dates back 4,000 years, represents a record of beer being used as a form of payment in the ancient city of U…
The end of the week brought delightful weather for sitting outside. On Thursday, I took advantage of it and enjoyed a couple of fine cigars in pleasant outdoor settings.In the afternoon, I spent a few hours at Slow Burn Cigar Company, a new-to-me shop …
The end of the week brought delightful weather for sitting outside. On Thursday, I took advantage of it and enjoyed a couple of fine cigars in pleasant outdoor settings.In the afternoon, I spent a few hours at Slow Burn Cigar Company, a new-to-me shop …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
