This week, we’re closing out the year the only way we know how—with great smoke, great bourbon, and wildly questionable opinions. We’re firing up the Romeo y Julieta No. 2, pouring the unicorn that is Elmer T. Lee bourbon—yes, that Elmer T. Lee, the one you’re not supposed to be able to find—and taking a Year in Review look back at the highs, lows, and “why did we even talk about that?” moments of the Nerdherfers.

But because it’s Christmas, we’re also diving into the truly important seasonal debate: what actually makes a good Christmas movie? Is it heart? Is it nostalgia? Is it snow? Or—let’s be honest—is it a healthy dose of explosions, questionable decisions, and at least one scene that definitely wasn’t meant for kids?

So grab a glass, light up something special, and settle in as we wrap up the year with cigars, bourbon, holiday chaos, and the firm belief that Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie.

Merry Christmas… now cue the explosions. 🎄💥🥃