Robby Ras

77 mins S4 #18 Feb 01, 22

Flavor Odyssey – The Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Episode

Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the perfect pairing for the Drew Estate Undercrown 10, which was the Dojo’s number two cigar of the year in 2021.

67 mins S4 #17 Jan 18, 22

Flavor Odyssey – The Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro Episode

Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs set their sights on maduro-wrapped cigars and which drinks pair best with them. On this episode, we explore the best drink pairing with the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro.

79 mins S4 #16 Jan 11, 22

Flavor Odyssey – The Champagne Wildcard Episode

It’s a wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey. This week, Robby and Randy will be attempting to find a cigar that pairs well with the bubbly. So grab a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine and see if you can out-do the experts.

65 mins S4 #15 Jan 04, 22

Flavor Odyssey – The Cutwater Gin & Tonic Episode

Flavor Odyssey kicks off 2022 with the final episode of the pre-mixed cocktail segment. On this show, Robby and Randy pick a cigar that they believe will pair well with the Cutwater Gin & Tonic.

67 mins S4 #14 Dec 21, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix Episode

Flavor Odyssey continues the pre-mixed cocktail segment of season 4 with an old fashioned mix from Barsmith. This is a Dojo must-have—especially when traveling—and you need a quick and decent cocktail.

63 mins S4 #13 Dec 14, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Kirkland Margarita Episode

Flavor Odyssey resumes the pre-mixed cocktail segment of season 4 with the surprisingly good Kirkland brand ready-to-drink Margarita from Costco. Margaritas are well known to be a difficult pairing with cigars, so this episode should be a challenging one.

81 mins S4 #12 Dec 07, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Tiki Rum Mai Tai Episode

Flavor Odyssey kicks off the pre-mixed cocktail segment of season 4 with the Tiki Rum Mai Tai from Cutwater Spirits. This canned, pre-mixed cocktail features barrel-aged rum along with pineapple and coconut. What cigar pairs the best? We find out together on this episode.

68 mins S4 #11 Nov 23, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Mojito Mocktail Episode

Robby and Randy wrap up the mocktail segment of Season 4 with a Mojito mocktail, or “No-jito,” if you will. The mojito has long been considered a perfect pairing for premium cigars, so how will this non-alcoholic version perform? Whip one up for yourself and join the show.

68 mins S4 #10 Nov 16, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Cold Fashioned Episode

Robby resumes the exploration of non-alcoholic cocktails, i.e., mocktails. This week, your hosts will tackle the non-alcoholic version of the old-fashioned via the cold-fashioned! This mocktail leans heavily on a coffee blend, but will it pair well with a cigar?

64 mins S4 #9 Nov 09, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Bobby Newman Episode

It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey! Your hosts Robby and Randy welcome in Bobby Newman, the Executive Vice President of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., and Rob Schaefer of Horse Soldier Bourbon, as we pair our favorite J.C. Newman cigars with Horse Soldier Bourbon. Find out about this special bourbon and discuss what’s up at one of the most historic cigar brands on the planet.

69 mins S4 #8 Nov 02, 21

Flavor Odyssey - Arnold Palmer Episode

Flavor Odyssey continues the journey into non-alcohlic cocktails i.e., mocktails. This week Robby and Randy tackle the Arnold Palmer the popular tea and lemon drink which on paper should be a excellent cigar pairing.

65 mins S4 #7 Oct 26, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Shirley Temple Episode

Flavor Odyssey takes a deep dive into non-alcoholic drinks and cigar pairings. Yes, that’s right folks, it’s the mocktail segment, and our first pairing will feature the Shirley Temple – one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks. So grab a cigar that you think would pair well with a Shirley Temple and join the show.

90 mins S4 #6 Oct 19, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Bourbon Episode

The first segment of Season 4 (Bourbon Cocktails) is now complete. But wait, there’s more! Robby and Randy have a wildcard episode up their sleeves, and this week all distractions are out the window, as they pair Straight Kentucky Bourbon with their favorite cigars.

61 mins S4 #5 Oct 12, 21

Flavor Odyssey – Hot Toddy Pairing Challenge

It’s the final whiskey cocktail challenge episode, and this week your host Robby is joined by Master Sensei, gearing up for the crisp fall weather by finding the best cigar pairing for a Hot Toddy cocktail.

77 mins S4 #4 Oct 05, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Beggars Banquet Challenge

It’s the third whiskey cocktail challenge episode. Both Robby and Randy have one win under their belt on the season. This week, your hosts will challenge each other with a Beggar’s Banquet cocktail, which features BOTH bourbon and beer in the same drink!

83 mins S4 #3 Sep 28, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Mint Julep Challenge

It’s the second whiskey cocktail challenge episode. Last week, we paired cigars with a Manhattan, and this week we wrestle with the refreshing Mint Julep. What cigar will pair best with this popular Kentucky Derby cocktail? Pick a cigar that you think will complement this drink and join the fun.

71 mins S4 #2 Sep 21, 21

Flavor Odyssey – The Manhattan Challenge

Let the challenges begin! In Season 4 of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs challenge one another to find the best pairings. This week, the drink is a Manhattan and the challenge is to find the best cigar pairing for this famous whiskey cocktail.

65 mins S4 #1 Sep 08, 21

Kicking off Season 4 of Flavor Odyssey

It’s the first episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 4. Robby will give you the low-down on what’s to come this season, and we kick it off with a challenge to find the perfect pairing for the Herrera Esteli from Drew Estate (AKA Willy Wednesday).

59 mins S3 #25 Aug 24, 21

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Season 3 - Favorite Pairings

It’s a wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey, and hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will be selecting their favorite pairings from Season 3. But wait, there’s more! Robby and Randy will also be LIVE from Dojo Studios in Denver, Colorado, as we lead up to this year’s Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2021.

73 mins S3 #24 Aug 17, 21

Flavor Odyssey – AVO Fogata & Whiskey Sour

It’s the final episode exploring the salty flavor component, as your Flavor Odyssey hosts pair the AVO Fogata with a whiskey sour cocktail. You can whip up your own version of a whiskey sour or try Jordan’s famous “Hazy sour,” which is an interesting take on the classic cocktail.