A Flavor Odyssey

Flavor variations are the next stop in our pairing odyssey! That's right, folks, we're 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 Estelí Brazilian Maduro

It's the final episode of the Big Screen Bracket Challenge! In this episode, we pit Harry Potter's Butterbeer, The Big Lebowski's White Russian, Glass Onion's Cuban Breeze, and Casino Royale's 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

Bond… James Bond. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, we explore the iconic Vesper Martini, famously known as James Bond's 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 – err, well that's debatable) and join the fun with our Big Screen Bracket Challenge. Pairings Randy: Vesper Martini & Davidoff Aniversario No. 3

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we tackle the ultimate pairing challenge: the Bloody Mary. That's right, folks—this cocktail's 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 doesn't have to be a Bloody Mary—choose a drink and cigar combo that defies your better judgment and join the fun!

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 refreshing cocktail.* Pairings Randy: Cuban Breeze & Arturo Fuente Hemingway

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we're 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

Careful, man, there's 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 Brothers' classic, The Big Lebowski. So, pour yourself a White Russian, grab the perfect cigar pairing, and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Sarsaparilla & White Russian

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 ‘Bevifors Butterae,' and conjure up this magical drink. You can craft a ‘traditional' Butterbeer (if such a thing exists) or whip up your own creative twist—then pair it with a cigar of your choice. Pairings Randy: Butterbeer Old Fashioned & BLTC Bishops Blend

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. That's 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: Sazerac cocktail & Partagás Casa del Habano

Red, red wine goes to my head—come on, you know the song! This week on Flavor Odyssey, we're diving into a cigar and drink pairing that doesn't 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

It's 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 piña 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 explorer—so what wild pairing will you bring to the table? Pairings Randy: Courtside Punch & Southern Draw 300 Hands Maduro

Sure, 'tis our grand annual St. Paddy's Day edition of Flavor Odyssey, so nab yer green cigars and yer Irish-themed cocktails and drinks, and come join the craic! Randy and Master Sensei will be on the hunt for the audience members with the finest St. Paddy's Day cigar and drink pairings, so ye'd best bring yer A-game, lads and lassies! Pairings Randy: Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan & Tipperary Cocktail

In this episode, we're focusing on the Otters! During the first segment of 2025, we've been exploring the best drink pairings for our Cigar of the Year Sampler, available at Smoke Inn. Our audience (aka “The Otters”) have joined in, creating their own pairings. Hosts Robby and Randy will highlight the top audience submissions, choose the best one, and award the winner with a sampler of their own. Pairings Randy: Randy: Bill Powers' Busted Pipe & Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro

It's the final episode of Flavor Odyssey's segment spotlighting the Cigar of the Year picks from The Dojo's Cigar of the Year Sampler at Smoke Inn. In this episode, hosts Robby and Randy pair a drink with the Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio, ranked No. 4 on our 2024 Cigar of the Year list. So, grab an Arsenio, pour a drink, and tune in! Pairings Randy: TWG Quiet Professional cocktail & Aganorsa Arsenio

Steve Saka's Umbagog Bronzeback landed at number 9 on The Dojo's 2024 Cigars of the Year list. This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore the best drink pairings for this flavorful and budget-friendly release. As they continue their journey through the Dojo COTY sampler from Smoke Inn, grab a Bronzeback and join the conversation. Pairings Randy: Carajillo cocktail & Umbagog Bronzeback

The No. 16 cigar on our Cigar of the Year list is the Redemption from El Titan de Bronze—everyone's favorite little factory in Miami. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, are on a mission to find the perfect drink pairing for this exceptional premium cigar. Grab the Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn, which includes the Redemption. Find your favorite pairing and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Dirty Kentucky Mule & ETDB Redemption

Flavor Odyssey is back! This season, we're discovering the perfect drink pairings for every cigar in The Dojo's Cigar of the Year Sampler. This week, Robby and Randy feature the No. 19 COTY—the Black Works Studio Paper Crane. Wrapped in a stunning Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado leaf, this cigar promises an intriguing pairing experience. Grab a Paper Crane, pour a drink, and join the show! Pairings Randy: Paper Crane cocktail & BLK WKS Paper Crane

Flavor Odyssey Season 8 is now in full swing, and we kick off the first segment by exploring pairings for five cigars from our 2024 Year-End list. All the featured cigars are included in the Smoke Inn COTY sampler, allowing you to pair along throughout this Odyssey segment. Robby and Randy will start with the Espinosa Sumatra, ranked number 20 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year list. So grab an Espinosa Sumatra, pick a drink pairing, and join the show! Pairings Randy: Bubo Bubo cocktail & Espinosa Sumatra

It's Dry January—a yearly campaign encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month. While we might not commit to going dry for a ‘full' month… your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, are on a mission to discover the best ‘dry' drink and cigar pairings in this special episode. Get creative with your own non-alcoholic drink and cigar pairing and join the fun! Pairings Randy: BLTC Deliverance Porcelain & Fieldwork 'Day Money' NA Grapefruit Blonde Ale

Flavor Odyssey is gearing up for its exciting 8th season! In this kickoff episode, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will unveil all the details of what's in store for the upcoming season. From thrilling new themes to creative cigar and drink pairings, they'll set the stage for another unforgettable journey of flavor exploration. So light up a premium cigar, pour yourself a celebratory drink, and join the adventure. This is one episode you won't want to miss! Pairings Randy: EPC Pledge & Sidecar Cocktail

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we're shining the spotlight on our incredible audience! That's right—the Flavor Odyssey 'Otters' have crafted some of the most amazing cigar and drink pairings over the past year. In this very special episode, your hosts, Robby and Randy, share their favorite pairings and celebrate the creativity of our fans. Pairings Randy: DTT PaPaSaka & Revolver Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Pairings by Cigar Dojo

This year on Flavor Odyssey, we've been exploring the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, and we're nearing the summit! In this episode, your hosts Robby and Randy take on the number two brand: Espinosa Premium Cigars. That's right, folks—the Alpha Dawg is knocking at the door, so we better let him in! Grab your favorite drink pairing and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force & Guy Fieri Fall Cocktail

It's Friendsgiving on Flavor Odyssey! That's right, folks—it's time to give thanks and celebrate with great cigars, food, and drinks. Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, are joined by the rest of the Dojo crew to share their favorite Thanksgiving-themed pairings. And guess what? All the Otters are invited to get creative and join the fun by showcasing their own favorite Thanksgiving-themed pairings! Pairings Randy: Amaretto Sour & Viaje Stuffed Turkey

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Pairings by Cigar Dojo

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller & Blender for BLACKENED Whiskey, visits Dojo headquarters for a special interview. Hosts Robby and Randy will dive into what it takes to craft exceptional whiskey with Rob and explore his experience creating S81 and S84 in collaboration with Drew Estate and Metallica's James Hetfield. Pairings Randy: Blackened Cask Strength WGOF & Undercrown 10

It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the dark… It's the night before Halloween, and your hosts, Robby and Randy, have cooked up a special challenge for this wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey. Who can concoct the best “monstrous” cocktail and pair it with the perfect cigar? The audience is invited to join the fun by creating their own custom spooky cocktails. Pairings Randy: Zombie Brains Cocktail & Viaje Zombie Antidote

Cigar Dojo has crafted some of the most epic cigar collaborations over the years, and this week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy explore the best drink pairings for these legendary releases. The journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard continues this week, so grab any Dojo cigar, a drink, and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour & ReviveR (2021)

As Halloween fast approaches and monsters begin to knock at your door seeking candy, this week on Flavor Odyssey we turn to the king of monsters, Pete Johnson, and his legendary Tatuaje Cigars. That's right, folks—we're returning to our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, featuring drink pairings with Tatuaje. Don't forget to create your own monstrous pairings and join the show! Pairings Randy: Ocho Arandas cocktail & Tatuaje Halloween

As the leaves turn and the crispness of fall fills the air, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy set their sights on finding the best fall cigar and drink pairings. In this wildcard episode, the duo challenges each other to craft the perfect pairing while encouraging the audience to create their own ultimate fall cigar and drink combinations. Pairings Robby: Mott & Mulberry & Liga Privada UF-4

It's the second week of Flavor Odyssey's ‘Cocktail Challenge' detour, finishing with Randy Griggs challenging Robby Ras to create a unique spin on his go-to cocktail: the Italian Spritz. The audience is encouraged to use Robby's recipe below or concoct their own take on what exactly an Italian spritz might mean to you… as well as finding the perfect cigar to round out the pairing. Robby's Italian Spritz - 2oz sweet Vermouth - 1oz Cointreau - 3oz Prosecco - 1oz sparkling water Pairings Randy: Robby's Italian Spritz & Warped Flor del Valle

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we start a two-part wildcard segment, beginning with Robby Ras challenging Randy Griggs to create a unique spin on his go-to cocktail: the Gin and Tonic. The audience is encouraged to create their own creative variation on the Gin and Tonic as well as finding the perfect cigar to round out the pairing. Pairings Randy: Gin & Tonic Variation & Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro

This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs embark on a hunt for the elusive Sakasquatch as they continue their pairing journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. In this episode, they tackle Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, ranked as the 7th most checked-into brand on the Dojoverse. Be sure to join the show with your own DT&T pairing! Pairings Randy: Old Fashioned & Mi Querida Triqui Traca

Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival and a significant cultural event held annually in Munich, Germany, and this week, it's coming to Flavor Odyssey! Yes, folks, that's right—it's a wildcard edition, and we're donning our lederhosen to create the perfect Oktoberfest pairings. Pairings Randy: Warsteiner Oktoberfest & Quesada Oktoberfest 2024

Flavor Odyssey is back on the beat, chasing down the most smoked cigars on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy dive into the best drink pairings with cigars from Protocol. Viewers are encouraged to grab a Protocol Blue, Red, Themis, or perhaps something from the Lawman Series. Bring along a well-paired drink and join the show. Pairings Robby: Protocol Tenure & Red Moon Over Manhattan cocktail

Join Flavor Odyssey this week as your hosts “live loud and bold,” crafting the perfect drink pairings with cigars from Camacho. We've reached the TOP 10 brands on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, and we invite you to grab a drink that pairs perfectly with your favorite Camacho cigar. Pairings Randy: Camacho 5280 & Hazy Sour cocktail

At long last, we've entered the coveted TOP 10 on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, beginning with the fan-favorite Undercrown brand by Drew Estate. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts explore the best drink pairings for Undercrown cigars, and you're encouraged to join along! Grab an OG Undercrown Maduro, an Undercrown Shade, or the Dojo's own Undercrown DOGMA (or any other variant, for that matter), and find a proper drink to do your smoke justice. Pairings Randy: Undercrown 10 & Oaxacan Tail cocktail

This week, Flavor Odyssey returns to its journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. We will be exploring the best drink pairings with Perdomo Cigars. Champagne with a Champagne, or bourbon with a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Habano? Create your best Perdomo/drink pairing and join the show! Pairings Randy: Perdomo 12yr Sun Grown & Flor de Caña 12yr

The heat is on! As summer temperatures soar across the nation, the Flavor Odyssey team is here to help you find the perfect cigar and drink pairing to stay cool. Hosts Robby and Randy take a detour from their usual script for a special wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey. Pairings Robby: Patina Sumatra & Shipwreck cocktail

Celebrate National Tequila Day with Flavor Odyssey as we continue our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. This week, we feature cigars from H. Upmann, one of the most iconic brands in the premium cigar industry. Help us find the best drink pairing with these distinguished cigars from H. Upmann.

Drew Estate's Liga Privada line is one of the most sought-after collections of cigars on the market. This week on Flavor Odyssey, as we continue our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, we explore drink pairings to complement these delicious cigars. Grab a Liga Privada, choose a drink pairing, and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Liga Privada Year of the Rat & Coffee Manhattan

Flavor Odyssey is back this week, as we continue our journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. This week, Robby and Randy tackle cigars from Crowned Heads, so make sure to pick one up and join the show. Pairings Randy: CH Yellow Rose & Ranger Buck RTD Cocktail

Do you have your golden ticket? It's a huge episode of Flavor Odyssey, as your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, feature one of the most iconic brands in the premium cigar industry: Arturo Fuente. Fuente is next up on the list of the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. Grab a Fuente, a drink pairing, and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Metapa Claro & Nutty Swizzle

This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs tackle the next brand on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard by seeking the best drink pairing with cigars from Nick Melillo and Foundation Cigar Company. Grab your favorite Foundation cigar and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Metapa & Nutty Swizzle

Flavor Odyssey's journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard is back, and this week we find the best drink pairings for cigars from Alec Bradley. Create your own Alec Bradley drink pairing and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Left Hand cocktail & Alec Bradley Fine & Rare

This week on Flavor Odyssey, it's a wildcard episode featuring our special guest, Luis Baez, the global brand ambassador of Flor de Caña rum. Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, along with our guest, will discuss the best cigar pairings with this amazing rum from Nicaragua. Pairings Randy: Flor de Caña 12 yr

This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, focus on finding great drink pairings for one of the most decorated brands in the cigar industry: Oliva. As we continue our foray into the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, grab an Oliva and a drink and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Oliva Master Blends 3 & Whiskey Mule w/ Root Beer Bitters

Join us on our journey to the land of lakes and volcanoes as your hosts, Robby and Randy, seek the perfect drink pairing with cigars from Joya de Nicaragua, the oldest continually operating cigar factory in Nicaragua. Our voyage through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard continues, so and grab a drink and a JOYA and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Cinco Décadas & Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz

Flavor Odyssey returns to its journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, featuring the thirty-two most checked-into brands. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy tackle AJ Fernandez and cigars such as: New World, Dias de Gloria, San Lotano, Bellas Artes, and more. Pairings Robby: New World Dorado & Revolver Cocktail

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we take a break from our journey through the Dojoverse brand leaderboard and zero in on the new Drew Estate Blackened S84 Shade to Black. We will be joined by Izola Woods (aka “Izzy”), Drew Estate's lifestyle ambassador, host on Freestyle Live, and Barn Smoker MC, who will be in-studio for this special wildcard episode. Pairings Randy: Blackened S84 & Blackened Old Fashioned

Flavor Odyssey is about to take a trip through the tobacco fields of Pinar del Río. As we continue our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, our hosts will find the best drink pairings for Cuban cigars. Therefore, if you have an authentic Cuban in your humidor, pull it out, pour a drink, and join the fun. Pairings Robby: Montecristo 520 EL 2012 & Rum Old Fashioned