A Flavor Odyssey
Expert hosts help you understand and learn how to create the best cigar and drink pairings.
Episodes
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»
πββοΈ Audience Pairings
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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May 28, 2025 β’ 84 mins
Itβs the final episode of the Big Screen Bracket Challenge! In this episode, we pit Harry Potterβs Butterbeer, The Big Lebowskiβs White Russian, Glass Onionβs Cuban Breeze, and Casino Royaleβs Vesper Martini against each other to determine the ultimate movie cocktail for pairing with a cigar. Grab your favorite cinematic cocktail and join the show!
Pairings
Randy: Butterbeer Old Fashioned & Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro ππ»
Robby: ...
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May 21, 2025 β’ 89 mins
Bondβ¦ James Bond. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, we explore the iconic Vesper Martini, famously known as James Bondβs drink of choice. But does this classic cocktail pair well with a cigar, and if so, which one? Mix up a martini (shaken, not stirred β err, well thatβs debatable) and join the fun with our Big Screen Bracket Challenge.
Pairings
Randy: Vesper Martini & Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 ππ»
Robby: Vesper Martini & Davi...
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May 14, 2025 β’ 74 mins
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we tackle the ultimate pairing challenge: the Bloody Mary. Thatβs right, folksβthis cocktailβs intense, spicy tomato flavors make it a daunting match for cigars, one that most professionals would avoid. But no mission is too tough for the Flavor Odyssey hosts, who bravely risk it all for your benefit.
Are you bold enough to tackle an impossible pairing? It doesnβt have to be a Bloody Maryβchoose a drin...
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May 7, 2025 β’ 83 mins
Flavor Odyssey returns with the next Big Screen Bracket Challenge cocktail contender from the movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The Cuban Breeze takes the spotlight, vying to be the ultimate movie-inspired cigar pairing. Mix up this cocktail, light a cigar, and join the fun!
*There are many recipes for a Cuban Breeze, and instead of requiring you to use ours, we invite you to find or create your own perfect version of this ...
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April 30, 2025 β’ 77 mins
This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre diving into a wildcard edition! Join us as we explore unique cigar pairings you may not know. Robby Ras will smoke the Entropy from Domain Cigars, while Sensei tries the Viso Horny 555 from Tyler Jeffery. To round out the theme, our hosts will pair these cigars with an under-the-radar bourbon. Tune in for an intriguing episode!
Pairings
Sensei: Still Austin Cask Strength & Viso Horny 555 ππ»
Ro...
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April 23, 2025 β’ 89 mins
Careful, man, thereβs a beverage here! This week on Flavor Odyssey, our Big Screen Bracket Challenge continues with movie-themed cocktails. In this episode, the Dude abides as we dive into the iconic White Russian, the pivotal drink from the Coen Brothersβ classic, The Big Lebowski. So, pour yourself a White Russian, grab the perfect cigar pairing, and join the fun!
Pairings
Randy: Sarsaparilla & White Russian ππ»
Robby: Illusio...
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April 9, 2025 β’ 76 mins
Last week on Flavor Odyssey, we kicked off the Big Screen Bracket Challenge, where we selected four movie-themed cocktails to explore over the next four episodes. First up, from the beloved Harry Potter series: Butterbeer! So grab your wand, shout βBevifors Butterae,β and conjure up this magical drink. You can craft a βtraditionalβ Butterbeer (if such a thing exists) or whip up your own creative twistβthen pair it with a cigar of y...
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April 2, 2025 β’ 113 mins
In our most ambitious episode yet, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy set out to craft cigar and drink pairings inspired by iconic cocktails from the big screen. First, they need to narrow down the options to the top four movie cocktails. Thatβs where this bracket challenge comes in! Join the hosts and the audience as they debate and determine which four cinematic drinks will star in our next pairing segment.
Pairings
Randy: Sa...
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March 25, 2025 β’ 67 mins
Red, red wine goes to my headβcome on, you know the song! This week on Flavor Odyssey, weβre diving into a cigar and drink pairing that doesnβt get the recognition it deserves. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts are on a mission to find the ultimate cigar and red wine combinations, and we invite you to join the fun with your own pairings!
Pairings
Robby: True Grit Petite Sirah & HVC 10th Anniversary ππ»
Sensei: Saldo Zinfandel & Mi Queri...
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March 18, 2025 β’ 76 mins
Itβs Wildcard Madness on Flavor Odyssey! Hosts Randy and Robby are tossing out the rulebook as we celebrate the most outlandish cigar and drink pairings imaginable. Fancy a chocolate-infused cigar with a spicy mule? Or perhaps a bold maduro with a frothy piΓ±a colada? As March Madness approaches, bring your most bracket-busting combinations and show us what flavor chaos you can create! The crown awaits the most daring flavor explore...
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