It’s been a long summer, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably spent a whole lot of cabbage on cigars. So, it’s time to tighten up the wallet and find out if a great cigar pairing really needs to break the bank. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy challenge each other to create the ultimate budget-friendly pairing. The rules are simple: select a cigar that costs under $12 and pair it with a spirit that costs $30 or less for a 750ml bottle. Who can deliver the best bang-for-your-buck pairing? Grab an affordable cigar, pour yourself a budget-friendly drink, and join the show! Pairings Randy: World's Greatest Old Fashioned & BLTC Coffin Nails 👍🏻 Robby: Old Grand-Dad 114 & Umbagog Bronzeback 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 29%  Robby: 71% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Jose Soiza: Flor de Las Antillas Maduro & Old Forester 100 neat 👍🏻👍🏻 𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW 👀 Follow Cigar Dojo on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cigardojo 𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

For years, the Flavor Odyssey astronauts have explored the farthest reaches of cigar and drink pairings. On this episode, however, they encounter a fellow traveler from the tobacco cosmos: Johnny Tobacconaut himself, Matt Booth. Matt joins hosts Robby and Randy for a journey through the world of Room101 cigars, exploring the drinks that pair best with some of the brand’s most popular blends. So grab your favorite Room101 cigar, pour yourself a drink, and join us for another flavorful adventure. Pairings Randy: Dark Matter & Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro 👍🏻 Robby: The Event Horizon & Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 6%  Robby: 94% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers: Room101 14th Anniversary & "My Recipe" 👍🏻👍🏻 𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW 👀 Follow Cigar Dojo on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cigardojo 𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

Tequila and mezcal are the world’s best-known agave spirits, but their flavor profiles can be dramatically different. From bright, grassy, and herbal notes to rich, smoky character, these spirits offer a wide range of pairing possibilities with premium cigars. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Randy Griggs and Robby Ras explore the world of agave spirits, tasting a variety of tequilas and mezcals to discover which styles best complement premium tobacco. Join us as we search for the sweet spot between agave and cigars and uncover pairings you may have never considered. Pairings Sensei: Neat Mezcal / Tequila & DTT Sobremesa Tapa Negra 👎🏻👍🏻 Robby: Mezcal OF / Tequila Julio & OneOff Black & Tan 👍🏻👍🏻 Votes Sensei: 31%  Robby: 69% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Jose Soiza: Espinosa/Cigar Dojo Psychedelic Rabbit & Grand Mayan Reposado 🔥🔥 𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW 👀 Follow Cigar Dojo on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cigardojo 𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

It’s Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he’ll be joined by a surprise guest—or maybe two—and then it’s time for the Crispy Boy Challenge. Randy will take on a blind tasting of five crispy beers, ranking them from best to worst while trying to identify the style and brand of each pour. Will his palate be up to the challenge? This is the first show of our special Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival doubleheader, so be sure to note the special start time of 7:00 PM Eastern and join us live.

The dog days of summer have arrived, and there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing cocktail and a great cigar. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs head to the bar in search of the best summer cocktail and cigar pairings. From classic mojitos and margaritas to tiki drinks and spritzes, they’ll explore which combinations deliver the most flavor. Mix your favorite summertime drink, light up a cigar, and join the conversation live. Pairings Sensei: Mezcal Mule & Caldwell Savages Malpensante 👎🏻 Robby: White Port & Tonic & Aganorsa Aniversario Connecticut 👎🏻 Votes Sensei: 43%  Robby: 57% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Mike Heykens: Coconut rum sunrise & Johnny Tobacconaut Connecticut 👍🏻 Sam Finnell: Guvarita & Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne 👍🏻👍🏻 𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW 👀 Follow Cigar Dojo on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cigardojo 𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo