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 week’s Flavor Odyssey.PairingsRandy: Mezcal Old Fashioned & Olmec Claro 👍🏻Robby: Cuban Rum Old Fashioned & Olmec Maduro 👍🏻VotesRandy: 17% Robby: 83%🙋‍♂️ Audience PairingsEric Willis: Crowned Heads Juárez & Topo Chico w Regan's Orange Bitters 👍🏻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, 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.PairingsRandy: Randy's Psychedelic Highball & Psychedelic Rabbit 👎🏻Robby: Psychedelic Frog & Psychedelic Rabbit 👎🏻🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings@GeminiMike-f8w : Sidecar cocktail & Espinosa Laranja Reserva 👍🏻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, we’re 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. That’s right—BBQ, 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 drink—and if you’re feeling ambitious, throw something on the grill and join the fun.PairingsRandy: Pork Shoulder, Bourbon Peach Tea Highball, & Fuente God of Fire Serie B 👍🏻Sensei: Teriyaki Steak, Extra Extra Juicy Bits IPA, & Mi Querida 👍🏻VotesRandy: 62% Sensei: 38%🙋‍♂️ Audience PairingsNathan Stewart: Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary, Apricot Bourbon Cooler, & Cherrywood Smoked Baby Back Ribs. 👍🏻👍🏻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, we’re 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 couldn’t 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 side—Maduro or Connecticut Shade—and 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.PairingsRandy: Final Hour Highball & 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante 👍🏻Robby: Black Manhattan & Olmec Maduro 👍🏻VotesRandy: 36% Robby: 64%🙋‍♂️ Audience PairingsBill Powers: Undercrown Dojo Dogma Maduro (2018) & Butter Allspice 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