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Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week, theyβre putting that theory to the test.
On the show, weβll be mixing both low-proof and high-proof versions of the same cocktails and comparing them side by side to see if the long-standing belief holds true. Grab your favorite cigar, pour yourself a cocktail, and join the conversation as we find out whether more proof really means more flavor.
Pairings
Randy: Whiskey Sour & Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 ππ»
Robby: Revolver & Tatuaje PCA 2025 Corojo ππ»πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Nathan Stewart: PadrΓ³n 1964 Natural & three Old Fashioned cocktails each made with a Jack Daniel's blend [Old No.7 (80p), Bonded (100p), & Single Barrel Barrel Proof (130p)].
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we explore the unique flavors coming from craft distilleries across the country and search for the perfect cigar pairings to match.
Bring your favorite local whiskey, share the story behind your hometown distillery with the rest of the otters, and discover new combinations that elevate both the cigar and the spirit. Itβs an evening of great cigars, great whiskey, and great conversation you wonβt want to miss.
Pairings
Randy: Olde Raleigh Toasted French Oak Bourbon & Mi Querida Black PapaSaka ππ»
Robby: Olde Raleigh Olde Stogie Bourbon & Ferio Tego Timeless TAA 2025 ππ»Votes
Randy: 67%
Robby: 33%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
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Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each?
On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras steps into the ring to represent the rich, dark world of maduro wrappers, while Randy Griggs makes the case for the lighter, brighter claro side. Grab your favorite maduro or claro cigar, pour a pairing of your choice, and join us for another flavorful journey on this weekβs Flavor Odyssey.
Pairings
Randy: Mezcal Old Fashioned & Olmec Claro ππ»
Robby: Cuban Rum Old Fashioned & Olmec Maduro ππ»Votes
Randy: 17%
Robby: 83%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Eric Willis: Crowned Heads JuΓ‘rez & Topo Chico w Regan's Orange Bitters ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we celebrate the release of Psychedelic Rabbit, the newest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. But one important question remains: what do you pair with a Psychedelic Rabbit? To find the answer, Robby and Randy take a metaphorical trip down the rabbit hole, exploring a wide range of pairing possibilities in this special episode. As always, the Otters are invited to join the adventure and bring their own wildcard pairing creations to share with the audience.
Pairings
Randy: Randy's Psychedelic Highball & Psychedelic Rabbit ππ»
Robby: Psychedelic Frog & Psychedelic Rabbit ππ»πββοΈ Audience Pairings
@GeminiMike-f8w : Sidecar cocktail & Espinosa Laranja Reserva ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre firing up the grill and heading into uncharted territory. With Cigarbecue happening this Sunday, May 31st, the show takes on a brand-new challenge: pairing cigars, drinks, and BBQ all in one experience. Thatβs rightβBBQ, Cigars, and Booze.
Your hosts will each build triple-threat pairings featuring premium cigars, carefully selected beverages, and fresh BBQ straight off the grill to see which combinations truly deliver flavor harmony. Grab your favorite cigar and drinkβand if youβre feeling ambitious, throw something on the grill and join the fun.
Pairings
Randy: Pork Shoulder, Bourbon Peach Tea Highball, & Fuente God of Fire Serie B ππ»
Sensei: Teriyaki Steak, Extra Extra Juicy Bits IPA, & Mi Querida ππ»Votes
Randy: 62%
Sensei: 38%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Nathan Stewart: Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary, Apricot Bourbon Cooler, & Cherrywood Smoked Baby Back Ribs. ππ»ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre comparing two of the most iconic cigar wrapper leaves and how they influence the perfect beverage pairing. Robby will represent the rich, bold character of Maduro wrappers, while Randy takes the smooth and nuanced side of Connecticut Shade. These wrapper styles couldnβt be more different in flavor, texture, and intensity, which means the right drink pairing can make all the difference.
Join the fun by choosing your sideβMaduro or Connecticut Shadeβand creating your own pairing for the night. Whether you prefer dark and decadent or light and refined, this episode is all about discovering which wrapper-and-drink combination delivers the ultimate experience.
Pairings
Randy: Final Hour Highball & 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante ππ»
Robby: Black Manhattan & Olmec Maduro ππ»Votes
Randy: 36%
Robby: 64%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Bill Powers: Undercrown Dojo Dogma Maduro (2018) & Butter Allspice Old Fashioned ππ»ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre heading to Churchill Downs for our own cigar-smoking celebration of the Kentucky Derby. Fresh off the 152nd running of the βRun for the Roses,β your hosts dive into Kentucky Derby-inspired cigar and drink pairings that go far beyond the classic Mint Julep.
From Churchill-sized cigars to rose-themed cocktails, bourbon-forward classics, and even the essential oversized Derby hat, this episode is all about capturing the spirit of Derby Day with style and flavor. Whether youβre pairing for tradition or getting creative with your own race-day ritual, Flavor Odyssey is off to the races with plenty of fun and unexpected combinations.
Pairings
Randy: Winnerβs Circle Julep & Fuente Hemingway ππ»
Robby: Official Mint Julep & Illusione Group of Five ππ»Votes
Randy: 39%
Robby: 61%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Nathan Stewart: Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 & Aromatic Mint Julep ππ»ππ»
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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show introduces hundreds of new cigars each yearβbut what should you pair them with? Thatβs where Flavor Odyssey comes in. On this episode, your hosts sample a selection of new releases and put them to the test, pairing each cigar with the perfect drink to see what truly elevates the experience. Tune in to discover which combinations hit the mark and which ones miss the boat.
Pairings
Sensei: Black and Tan & Sobremesa Tapa Negra ππ»
Robby: Jungle Bird & AVO Expresivo ππ»Votes
Sensei: 25%
Robby: 75%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Nathan Stewart: Davidoff YamasΓ‘ & Ember Old Fashioned ππ»ππ»
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Flavor Odyssey has gone nuts! This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore nutty-inspired cocktails featuring ingredients like Orgeat, Frangelico, Amaretto, Nocello, and Licor 43. From almond and hazelnut to walnut and beyond, these flavors can add depth and texture to a cocktailβand might be the perfect match for a premium cigar. Mix up your own nutty pairing and join the conversation.
Pairings
Randy: Dominican Mai Tai & Davidoff Puro Dominicano ππ»
Robby: Spiced Hazelnut Sour & Aladino Cameroon ππ»Votes
Randy: 58%
Robby: 42%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Sam Finnell: Frangelico Espresso Martini and the Perdomo Legacy Maduro ππ»ππ»
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Everybody has oneβyou know exactly what Iβm talking about. That dusty bottle of liqueur/liquor hiding in the back of your cabinet since 1989, when your Aunt Leslie brought it over for Easter dinner. Well, the moment has come to dust it off and put it to use.
What kind of cocktail can you create from that forgotten relicβand more importantly, what cigar would you pair with it?
Join hosts Robby and Randy for a challenging and creative episode of Smoke Night LIVE.
Pairings
Randy: Banana Espresso Old Fashioned & Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro ππ»
Robby: Velvet Orchard & Davidoff Maduro ππ»Votes
Randy: 42%
Robby: 58%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Jimmy Birster: Undercrown 10 with a Peanut Butter & Jelly Punch ππ»ππ»
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Itβs April 1st, and you know what that meansβcorny tricks and gimmicky tomfoolery. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs dive into some of the most over-the-top gimmick cocktails and pair them with premium cigars. Itβs also the night we announce the winners of the COTY Samplers, so grab a drink, light up a cigar, and join the fun.
Pairings
Randy: Hot Agave Mezcal Paloma & Sensei's Sensational Sarsaparilla ππ»
Robby: Pickle Martini & Perdomo Legacy Connecticut ππ»Votes
Randy: 91%
Robby: 9%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
ccoulter25: BWS Swarm & Wendy's Frosty
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Flavor Odyssey returns, and this week weβre putting Protocol Cigars to the test with a full-on beer pairing challenge. Each host brings their pick for the perfect frosty companion, aiming to find the ultimate match for the brand.
Protocolβs own Juan Cancel joins the show to weigh in, talk cigars, and see how these pairings stack up. Weβll also announce the winners of the Cigar of the Year Sampler from our last segment.
Grab a Protocol, crack a cold one, and join us for the ride.
Pairings
Juan: Protocol Crime Scene Unit & Estrella Galicia ππ»
Robby: Protocol Night Stick & Robust Porter ππ»Votes
Juan: 56%
Robby: 44%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Jimmy Birster: Protocol Crime Scene Unit & Guinness Draught w WG Maple OF chaser ππ»ππ»
Randi Harrison: Protocol Fat Ash & Left Hand Galactic Cowboy Nitro Imperial Stoutπππ -- 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
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Master Sensei and Robby return as we wrap up the Cigars of the Year sampler segment with Cigar Dojoβs No. 1 Cigar of the Year: the Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown.
Now itβs your turn to join the experience. Grab a Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown, pour a drink you think makes the ideal pairing, and smoke along with us as we see what pairing brings out the best in this year-end standout.
Pairings
Randy: Gold Rush Highball & Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown ππ»
Robby: Guinness Cocoa Old Fashioned & Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown ππ»Votes
Randy: 31%
Robby: 69%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Jeff Endrizzi: Mezcal Spicy Mama & Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown ππ»ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we take a break from the Cigars of the Year sampler segment for a wildcard episode featuring the new Cigar Dojo x Aganorsa Leaf ReviveR Maduro.
With Robby and Sensei away on assignment, Randy and Kid-Producer Jordan lead the show. Grab a ReviveR Maduro, pour a drink you think will pair well, and smoke along with us.
Pairings
Randy: Mexican Chocolate Old Fashioned & ReviveR Maduro ππ»
Jordan: Dark Harbor Sour & ReviveR Maduro ππ»πππ -- 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
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Clocking in at number nine on this yearβs Cigar Dojo year-end list is the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red from Steve Saka. On this episode, Robby and Randy will set out to find the best drink pairing for this Ecuadorian Habano-wrapped cigar. Grab a Solita Red from the Dojo COTY sampler, pour yourself a drink, and join the fun as we explore which pairing works best.
Pairings
Randy: Solita Red Trade Wind & Sobremesa Solita Red ππ»
Robby: La Tavola Rossa & Sobremesa Solita Red ππ»Votes
Randy 67%
Robby: 33%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Nathan Stewart: Sobremesa Solita Red & Sherry-Cask Scotch Old Fashioned ππ»ππ»
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As Flavor Odyssey continues its journey through the Dojoβs Cigar of the Year Sampler, this week hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs spotlight Rafael Nodalβs Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto, which landed at No. 13 on our year-end list. But what drink pairing will bring this premium cigar into perfect harmony? Tune in, join the conversation, and help us discover the ideal match.
Pairings
Sensei: Concerto Notturno & Aging Room Concerto ππ»
Robby: Division Bell & Aging Room Concerto ππ»Votes
Sensei 17%
Robby: 83%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Bill Powers: Aging Room Concerto & The Shinebox ππ»ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the perfect drink pairing for the Gold Star from United Cigars.
Our #18 cigar of the year (and in the Dojoβs βCigar of the Year Samplerβ from Smoke Inn), it features an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, Indonesian Sumatra binder, and fillers of Dominican Ligero, Criollo β98, Corojo β98, and Connecticut Broadleaf.
Pairings
Randy: Gold Standard cocktail & United Gold Star ππ»
Robby: French 125 cocktail & United Gold Star ππ»Votes
Randy 67%
Robby: 33%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Jeff Endrizzi: Gold Star Robusto & Maple Whiskey Sour ππ»ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs launch their annual journey through the Dojoβs Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The featured cigar is the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11, a bold release from AJ FernΓ‘ndezβs San Lotano factory. The guys break down what makes this cigar stand out and invite listeners to join in with their own pairing picks. Every audience pairing entry has a chance to win prizes, including a free Flavor Odyssey sampler.
Pairings
Randy: The Detonator Highball & 601 La Bomba Warhead 11 ππ»
Robby: The Nor'easter & 601 La Bomba Warhead 11 ππ»Votes
Randy 29%
Robby: 71%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Bill Powers: Warhead 11 & Black Manhattan ππ»ππ»
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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Randy Griggs and Master Sensei take a mini-odyssey unlike any otherβone built around pure pairing versatility.
The challenge? Find one cigar that can hold its own against three wildly different drinks: kombucha, dessert wine, and even pickle beer. Itβs a true test of balance, adaptability, and flavor synergy as the hosts search for the ultimate βall-purposeβ cigar pairing.
And for the audience, itβs a total wildcard weekβbring any cigar and any drink, join the conversation, and compete for bragging rights. Grab something bold, pour something weird, and letβs see what survives the Triple Drink Gauntlet.
Pairings
Randy: Herrera EstelΓ NorteΓ±o & Dessert Wine / Pickle Beer / Kombucha ππ» / ππ» / ππ»
Sensei: Aganorsa Supreme Leaf & Dessert Wine / Pickle Beer / Kombucha ππ» / ππ» / ππ»Votes
Randy 27%
Robby: 73%πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Nathan Stewart: Camacho Limited Edition 2025 & Oakforge No. 52 ππ»ππ»
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