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/cigardojo 𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: 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/cigardojo 𝕏: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: 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/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