Thus begins the darkness. Don’t forget to set your clocks back.Time to add some extra lighting on the deck.Cheers!
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I called this a “second chance” pairing. Both the Redemption Rum Cask Finish (Batch 003) and the HVC 10th Anniversary cigar I had first tried a few months ago. They were both found disappointing during those initial trials.Having enjoyed the standard …
Sometimes you just need a diversion from gazing at spreadsheets and answering email. On a warm afternoon that could mean heading outside for a coffee and cigar. In the mood for something sweet and and a little decadent, I made a quick cappuccino. …
After a few months of missing out, I was happy to have the opportunity to shoot an IDPA match with friends last weekend. It was an especially pleasant morning as the October temps rose into the mid-80’s over the weekend. I decided to shoot my Compact …
This Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon has been on my shelf since February 2020, with only a few pours taken. It had floated to the back row and simply been overlooked. Sadly, I hardly remembered much about it so I grabbed the bottle recently to e…
Stay healthy my friends.Enjoy the weekend.Cheers!
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Though the weather’s turning cool, we managed a “cocktail hour” on the porch one afternoon this week. Granted, the portable heaters were needed but it was still quite pleasant. After short discussion, we settled on the Old Fashioned as our libation as…
Lately I’ve been turning to whiskeys on my shelves that I haven’t opened in a while. Often first impressions don’t do a whiskey justice. One’s mood, the foods recently eaten, the weather, many factors influence the enjoyment. The same is true with ciga…
Left to my own devices Friday evening while Colleen visited with friends, I made a short visit to a local brewery, then capped the evening with a late night cigar and bourbon at home. Some Penelope Four Grain Straight Bourbon and a United Cigars Firecr…
It’s no secret I am not a fan of cold weather. Deep down, I think it’s mostly the early sunsets that affects the mood the most. Smoking on the deck in the dark AND cold can dampen the spirit. Fall is not bad, but it portends the coming of winter. …
