A Flavor Odyssey
Expert hosts help you understand and learn how to create the best cigar and drink pairings.
Episodes
November 19, 2025 β’ 64 mins
Pull up a chair, spark up a cigar, and settle inβitβs time for a fireside edition of Flavor Odyssey. This week, Robby and Randy explore the cozy side of cigar pairings, featuring classic warm cocktails that were made for sipping by the fire. From spiked cider to hot buttered rum, itβs all about comfort, rich flavor, and wintery vibes that complement your favorite smoke.
Pairings
Randy: Caffe Amaro & Southern Draw Rose of Sharon D...
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November 5, 2025 β’ 72 mins
Itβs time to step outside our comfort zones and dive into pairings we think we donβt likeβbut are determined to make work. This week on Flavor Odyssey, itβs the Extreme Makeover Edition. Robby will confront his greatest fear: tequila. Meanwhile, Sensei is once again on a mission to redeem sour beer as a cigar pairing.
Pairings
Sensei: Boon Oude Geuze & Aganorsa Supreme Leaf ππ»
Robby: Tequila & Plasencia Alma del Cielo ππ»
Vot...
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October 29, 2025 β’ 88 mins
Itβs the witching hour, Halloween is in the air and spirits are all around us. This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre conjuring up βTrick-or-Neat,β where we explore neat spirits like bourbon, tequila, mezcal, rum, and more to discover which pair best with our favorite cigars. Pour yourself a glass, light up a cigar, and join the spooky fun!
Pairings
Randy: Sobremesa Solita Red
Sensei: Padron 1926 Serie
πββοΈ Audience Pairings
Sam F...
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October 22, 2025 β’ 72 mins
Not all of us can afford $100 cigars and top-shelf whiskey every night. Most of us live on tighter budgets and get creative with our pairings. This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre exploring the best budget-friendly cigar and drink pairings. Grab your favorite affordable combo and join the show!
Pairings
Randy: Evan Williams Old Fashioned & La Aurora Broadleaf ππ»
Sensei: Boilermaker & Quorum Shade ππ»
Votes
Randy 62%
Sensei: 3...
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October 15, 2025 β’ 75 mins
Breathe it inβcan you feel that crisp fall air? The leaves are turning from green to shades of yellow, brown, and bright red. And you know what else is changing? Our cravings for those perfect fall cigar and cocktail pairings. But what are the top options this season? Flavor Odyssey is counting down the five best fall cocktails and their ideal cigar counterparts. So grab your favorite autumn drink, light up a great cigar, and join ...
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October 8, 2025 β’ 59 mins
Lock up the alcoholβitβs Sober October! Okay, maybe we wonβt go the whole month, but your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy are kicking things off by exploring some of the best non-alcoholic drinks and the premium cigars that pair perfectly with them. Mix up a fun mocktail (or any other non-alc drink) and join the show!
Pairings
Randy: Cold Brew Tonic & La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor ππ»
Robby: Root Beer Float & Foundation Tabernac...
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October 1, 2025 β’ 106 mins
What are the ultimate cigar-and-drink pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy unveil their four all-time favorite combinationsβtheir βMt. Rushmoreβ of cigar pairings. Have your own favorite pairing ready and join the show.
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September 24, 2025 β’ 79 mins
There are few guarantees in life, but one of them is the annual Oktoberfest episode of Flavor Odyssey. How should you approach a cigar and beer pairing fit for the occasion? Hosts Robby and Randyβwell known for their love of German brewsβdedicate this episode to raising a stein in celebration. So grab your favorite Oktoberfest beer, pour it into a proper stein, find the perfect cigar to match, and join the festivity.
Pairings
Ran...
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September 17, 2025 β’ 67 mins
The 1970s calledβthey want their cocktails back! Dust off your bell bottoms, crank up that Earth, Wind & Fire cassette, and join us on Flavor Odyssey as we take a groovy trip back in time. This week, weβre shaking up some classic β70s drinks that have been lost to the sands of time: think Midori Sour, Blue Lagoon, Sex on the Beach, 7&7, and more.
Mix yourself a cocktail your parents would have made and get ready for some retro fun...
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September 3, 2025 β’ 69 mins
Pickle juice and pickle-inspired cocktails are having a moment. Your local mixologist might serve up a Dirty Pickle, Pickled Michelada, Pickleback Mule, or even a Pickle Sour. This week, your Flavor Odyssey hosts dive into the briny craze and search for the perfect cigar pairing.
Pairings
Randy: Smoked Pickle Mezcal Sour & Liga Privada No. 9 ππ»
Robby: La Botana cocktail & Joya AntaΓ±o CT ππ»
Votes
Randy 52%
Robby: 48%
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August 20, 2025 β’ 71 mins
Whoβs the real master of pairingβour Flavor Odyssey hosts or the AI overlords? On this episode, we hand the reins to the bots and let them suggest cigar and drink pairings, while we critique their choices. Bring your own pairing idea and join the fun!
Pairings
Randy: Paper Plane & My Father Le Bijou 1922 ππ»
Robby: Smoked Maple Manhattan & Oliva Serie V ππ»
Votes
Randy 48% (24% with ai's vote included)
Robby: 52% (76% with ai...
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August 13, 2025 β’ 70 mins
This episode of Flavor Odyssey has been shrouded in mystery for months. Weβre still uncertain about the cigar and drink pairing, and weβre not even sure who the hosts will beβ¦ But donβt let that stop youβgrab your favorite premium cigar, find a great drink pairing, and join the fun!
Pairings
Randy: Dojo x Asylum Oy Vey & Mystery Drinks ππ»
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Mike Heykens: Protocol Crime Scene Unit & Hemingway Hurricane
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August 6, 2025 β’ 80 mins
Thereβs little debate that whiskey (especially bourbon) is one of the best pairings for a cigar. But what are the go-to picks for the Flavor Odyssey hosts? This week, we reveal six whiskeys that deserve a spot within reach of your home bar. Grab a cigar, pour a glass, and join the fun on this special episode of Flavor Odyssey.
Pairings
Sensei: Davidoff Maduro & OF 100, Henry McKenna 10yr, Bookers ππ»
Robby: JFR 20th Anniversary ...
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July 23, 2025 β’ 59 mins
Flavor Odyssey is teeing up another great cigar and drink pairing to help you beat the summer heat. This week, weβre going non-alcoholic with a true clubhouse classicβthe Arnold Palmer. Itβs a refreshing mix of iced tea and lemonade, perfect for the 19th hole or just lounging in the shade. But the big question is: what cigar pairs best with this legendary summertime sipper? Take a swing at your own pairing and join the fun as our s...
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July 16, 2025 β’ 76 mins
Weβre now deep into the heart of summer, and that means itβs time to kick off a brand-new Flavor Odyssey segment: Summertime Sippers. For the next few weeks, weβre exploring easy-drinking, warm-weather cocktails that pair perfectly with a fine cigar and a little sunshine.
This week, hosts Robby and Randy whip up a classic: the Summer Shandy. Light, crisp, and citrusy, this beer-based cocktail is a backyard favoriteβbut how does it...
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July 9, 2025 β’ 100 mins
In the (slightly altered) words of Shakespeare: βTo smoke or not to smoke, that is the question.β
Most of us have a special cigar tucked away in the humidorβmaybe it was a gift, maybe a rare findβbut for one reason or another, we just canβt bring ourselves to light it up. Some say you should smoke and enjoy it; others argue thereβs value in simply owning it, admiring it from time to time.
On this episode, Robby and Randy explore ...
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July 2, 2025 β’ 80 mins
Letβs shake up a Mojito with a unique twist! On this weekβs episode of Flavor Odyssey, weβre wrapping up our series on classic cocktail variations. Join Robby and Randy as they explore the Mojito, tweaking the recipe for a fresh take, and pair it with the perfect cigar.
Pairings
Randy: Hibiscus Basil Mojito & Casa Fuente ππ»
Robby: Spiced Pineapple Mojito & Gellis Family Absolutos ππ»
Votes
Randy 47%
Robby: 53%
πββοΈ Audienc...
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June 18, 2025 β’ 77 mins
In this four-episode segment, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore classic cocktail recipes, creating new variations designed to pair perfectly with a premium cigar. This week, they tackle the Manhattan, typically made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Mix up your own Manhattan variation and join the fun!
Pairings
Randy: Black Walnut Manhattan & Liga Privada No. 9 ππ»
Robby: Rob Roy cocktail & Artista...
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June 11, 2025 β’ 73 mins
Not to be redundant but itβs time to kick that mule in the assβ¦ This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their quest to bring fun twists to classic cocktails. Theyβre shaking things up by testing variations of the mule cocktail, swapping out the traditional vodka base for spirits like bourbon, rum, mezcal, and more.
Pairings
Randy: Kentucky Mule & Espinosa Warzone ππ»
Robby: Darker & Stormier & Davidoff Escuri...
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June 4, 2025 β’ 89 mins
Flavor variations are the next stop in our pairing odyssey! Thatβs right, folks, weβre diving into classic cocktails with bold, creative twists. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy take on a show favorite, the Old Fashioned, swapping out bourbon for smoky, funky Mezcal. Shake things up by crafting your own Old Fashioned variation and join the the show!
Pairings
Randy: Mezcal Old Fashioned & Herrera EstelΓ Brazilian Maduro ππ»
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