CIGARS, WHISKEY & CAPITAL JOURNAL

Disciplined Thinking. Enduring Capital.

Cigars, Whiskey & Capital is Blue Bay Fund’s investment journal and perspective on alternative investment solutions. A place where disciplined private credit, leadership-driven wealth strategy, and long-term capital stewardship meet the mindset of serious investors.

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Alternative Investment Perspective

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Private Credit & Income

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Capital Stewardship & Risk

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Stewardship in Financial Planning and Legacy

Diligence and prudence are core requirements for faithful investing, necessitating thorough due diligence, conservative assumptions, and rigorous stress-testing to protect principal. This translates to conservative loan-to-value measures, stringent collateral quality assessments, and enforceable covenants. Our methodology consistently favors diversified, long-horizon positions that mitigate risk and foster sustainable growth, reflecting respect for entrusted resources.

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Faith Based Investing: Take Action to Build Eternal Legacy.

Edwin’s approach affirms God’s sovereignty, man’s role as steward, and Scripture as supreme authority for all of life—including investing. Every financial decision carries eternal significance. Faith-based investing means aligning financial decisions with biblical convictions. It goes beyond avoiding certain industries; it applies stewardship to every aspect of capital management.

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Abundant Journey Podcast

In this podcast, Edwin Epperson, guest on the Abundant Journey, discusses his journey from Green Beret to customizable private debt fund manager. He discusses the hardship of military service and the event that made him take a second look at continuing in the service. He dives into the benefits of investing in debt and why it is a critical component for any sophisticated investor to add to their portfolio.

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