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Saturday, March 28, 2026

San Lotano Requiem and Old Elk Cognac Finish: A Reset After One of Those Weeks

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I was thinking about the Jimmy Vivino song “ Gonna Be 2 of Those Days ” this week. The week started with our oven breaking. Then, the same m...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A Sunday in the Sun With a Cigar and Coffee

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After a long day of birthday celebrations, Sunday was a much-needed day of rest. I’m not as young as I used to be — but then again, who amo...
Sunday, March 22, 2026

A Birthday Celebration: Good Food, Drink, Cigars, and Friends

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At this stage of life, birthday celebrations tend to be quiet and laid back. Still, a few extra touches this year elevated the day and made ...
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Spring’s First Pour: Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon

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At last, spring has sprung. Friday marked the first official day of the season and, surprisingly, it actually felt like it. The day began wa...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Irish Stew and Candlelight Mass for a Cool St. Patrick’s Day

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Our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations took an unexpected turn this year. A short but powerful storm moved through Monday evening. Though it las...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Mass, Music, and a Wee Dram: St. Patrick’s Day

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Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh! It’s that time of year when a saint revered by many — especially in the Irish Catholic community — is embra...
Monday, March 16, 2026

Cold Snap Pairing: Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout & CAO Flathead V660

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A late-winter cold snap rolled back into Virginia last week, reminding us that spring’s recent tease wasn’t ready to commit just yet. The af...
Saturday, March 14, 2026

Spring’s Hit and Run: Room 101 Hit & Run Redux with Old Forester 1920

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Well, that tease of Spring was nice while it lasted. On Thursday the thermometer went from 80 to 35 like it spotted the sheriff behind the b...