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Does soy sauce work in a cocktail? For over a year, Kid Producer Jordan has been campaigning for an episode featuring cocktails that utilize the salty, savory flavor of soy sauce. On paper, soy sauce seems like it could be an interesting addition to a drink—but it will be up to Robby and Randy to figure out how to make this unique ingredient work in a cigar and cocktail pairing. Grab your favorite cigar, whip up a drink with a drop or three of soy sauce, and join the fun as we put this unusual pairing concept to the test. Pairings Randy: Soy-Caramel Old Fashioned & Arturo Fuente Añejo 👍🏻Robby: The Golden Ponzu & DTT Red Meat Lovers Spicy Beef Stick 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 38% Robby: 62% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers: Soyed Up Black Manhattan & Plasencia Alma Fuerte 👍🏻👍🏻 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy are taking a couple of ordinary cigar-and-drink combinations and turning them into dream pairings. The challenge is simple: start with a basic pairing and reimagine it, upgrade it, and ultimately pimp it out. Master Sensei has challenged Randy to take a Dominican puro paired with a rum and Coke and elevate it to the next level. Meanwhile, Jordan has tasked Robby with transforming a San Andrés-wrapped cigar and coffee into something far more interesting. What cigars will they choose? How will they upgrade the drinks? And who will come up with the better pairing? We want you to play along! Pick one of the two challenges, put your own spin on it, and join us live as we Pimp My Pairing on Flavor Odyssey. Pairings Randy: Couture Cuba Libre & Fuente Fuente OpusX 👍🏻Robby: Mexican Squangdangler & Tatuaje ME II 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 38% Robby: 62% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finnell: Frangelico Irish Coffee & Undercrown Flying Pig Maduro 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

Ein Prosit! Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa! Oktoberfest is in the air, and no year would be complete without Robby and Randy raising their glasses and lighting up their cigars for Flavor Odyssey’s 8th annual Oktoberfest celebration. Grab yourself a Festbier, Märzen, Hefeweizen, Dunkel, or Bock, find a cigar to match, and join the fun as the guys explore the flavors of one of the world’s greatest beer traditions. Oh, and don’t forget your lederhosen. Prost! Randy: Karl Strauss Oktoberfest & HVC 500 Years Anniversary 👍🏻Robby: Samuel Adams Octoberfest & RoMa Craft Intemperance EC Faith 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 50% Robby: 50% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Eric WillisJose SoizaFaron HallBill Powers 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

To age or not to age—that is the question. How long should a cigar rest before you light it up, and is there such a thing as aging it too long? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy explore one of the cigar hobby’s most debated topics: the benefits and potential pitfalls of aging. They’ll discuss the sweet spot for resting cigars, which types of blends tend to improve with time, and when aging might do more harm than good. The conversation also turns to whiskey, where time in the barrel can transform a spirit—but more years don’t always mean a better pour. Join the guys as they explore how time affects both cigars and whiskey, and whether patience really does pay off. Randy: Russell's Reserve 13 Year & Perez-Carrillo Encore Noir 👎🏻Robby: Old Fitzgerald 7-Year-Old & Tatuaje The Drac 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 20% Robby: 80% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Mike Heykens: Feral Flying Pig (aged for I don't know how many years) & Henry McKenna 10yr BIB old fashioned 👍🏻 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

Labor Day is is upon us and for most of America that means barbecue, cold drinks, and, of course, premium cigars. This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy are going full-on red, white, and blue with a night dedicated to American pairings. The challenge is to choose a cigar featuring American-grown tobacco or one made right here in the USA, then pair it with a drink that screams, “God Bless America!” Fire up the grill, pour yourself something patriotic, light up an American-inspired cigar, and join Robby and Randy for a special Labor Day edition of Flavor Odyssey. Pairings Randy: Kentucky Mule & Herrera Estelí Miami 👍🏻Robby: Jack Daniel's 10-Year & Tatuaje Escasos HC 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 18% Robby: 82% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Eric Willis: FSG & Neat pour of Booker's bourbon 👍🏻 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

The age-old question: Strength vs. Complexity. Okay, maybe it’s never actually been a question—but this week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re making it one! Robby and Randy will each pick a side and explore which drink pairings work best with cigars that showcase either bold strength or deep complexity. Does a powerhouse cigar call for an equally bold drink, or is contrast the better approach? And what pairs best with a cigar built around layers of nuanced flavor? Grab a cigar, pour a drink, and bring your best strength or complexity pairing as we put the two approaches head-to-head. Pairings Randy: Mezcal Sour & RoMa Craft Neanderthal 👍🏻Robby: Tequila Old Fashioned & Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 15% Robby: 85% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Mike Heykens: Queen Victoria & Liga Privada Ratzilla: 👍🏻 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey as Luis Baez, Global Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña, joins the show to talk rum and cigars. Luis is one of the most engaging personalities in the spirits world and a familiar face at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, so he knows his tobacco as well as his rum. Grab a pour of rum, light up a cigar, and join the conversation. Pairings Randy: Flor de Caña Sour & Padron 1964 Natural 👍🏻Robby: Nica Negroni & Liga Privada H99 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 56% Robby: 44% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Randi Harrison: Oliva V Melanio & Flor de Cana 20 👍🏻👍🏻 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and what makes Nicaraguan tobacco so special? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy explore the country’s rich tobacco heritage while pairing drinks with some of Nicaragua’s finest cigars. Grab your favorite Nicaraguan smoke and join the conversation. Pairings Randy: Rum Manhattan & Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas 👎🏻Robby: Cerveza Toña & Mombacho Liga Maestro 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 50% Robby: 50% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Eric Willis: New World Dorado & Lime Daiquiri 👍🏻 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

It’s a milestone episode of Flavor Odyssey as Robby and Randy celebrate 300 shows! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and pair drinks with the cigars that first ignited our passion for premium cigars. What was the cigar that started your journey into the cigar lifestyle? Light up your “origin story” cigar, pour your favorite drink, and join the conversation as we celebrate 300 episodes together. Pairings Randy: Vieux Carré & Davidoff The Late Hour 👍🏻Robby: Mezcal Manhattan & Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 86% Robby: 14% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings OTTERS!!! 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week, they’re putting that theory to the test. On the show, we’ll 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 👎🏻Robby: Revolver & Tatuaje PCA 2025 Corojo 👍🏻 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: Padrón 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)]. 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/cigardojo𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo