Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey’s Dusty Bottle Showdown

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Everybody has one—you know exactly what I’m talking about. That dusty bottle of liqueur/liquor hiding in the back of your cabinet since 1989, when your Aunt Leslie brought it over for Easter dinner. Well, the moment has come to dust it off and put it to use.

What kind of cocktail can you create from that forgotten relic—and more importantly, what cigar would you pair with it?

Join hosts Robby and Randy for a challenging and creative episode of Smoke Night LIVE.

Pairings

Randy: Banana Espresso Old Fashioned & Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro 👍🏻
Robby: Velvet Orchard & Davidoff Maduro 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 42%
Robby: 58%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Jimmy Birster: Undercrown 10 with a Peanut Butter & Jelly Punch 👍🏻👍🏻

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Ultimate Gimmick Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700

It’s April 1st, and you know what that means—corny tricks and gimmicky tomfoolery. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs dive into some of the most over-the-top gimmick cocktails and pair them with premium cigars. It’s also the night we announce the winners of the COTY Samplers, so grab a drink, light up a cigar, and join the fun.

Pairings

Randy: Hot Agave Mezcal Paloma & Sensei's Sensational Sarsaparilla 👎🏻
Robby: Pickle Martini & Perdomo Legacy Connecticut 👎🏻

Votes

Randy: 91%
Robby: 9%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

ccoulter25: BWS Swarm & Wendy's Frosty

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Protocol & Pints: The Ultimate Pairing Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey returns, and this week we’re putting Protocol Cigars to the test with a full-on beer pairing challenge. Each host brings their pick for the perfect frosty companion, aiming to find the ultimate match for the brand.

Protocol’s own Juan Cancel joins the show to weigh in, talk cigars, and see how these pairings stack up. We’ll also announce the winners of the Cigar of the Year Sampler from our last segment.

Grab a Protocol, crack a cold one, and join us for the ride.

Pairings

Juan: Protocol Crime Scene Unit & Estrella Galicia 👍🏻
Robby: Protocol Night Stick & Robust Porter 👍🏻

Votes

Juan: 56%
Robby: 44%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Jimmy Birster: Protocol Crime Scene Unit & Guinness Draught w WG Maple OF chaser 👍🏻👍🏻
Randi Harrison: Protocol Fat Ash & Left Hand Galactic Cowboy Nitro Imperial Stout

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Finding the Perfect Pairing for Cigar Dojo’s No. 1 Cigar

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Master Sensei and Robby return as we wrap up the Cigars of the Year sampler segment with Cigar Dojo’s No. 1 Cigar of the Year: the Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown.

Now it’s your turn to join the experience. Grab a Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown, pour a drink you think makes the ideal pairing, and smoke along with us as we see what pairing brings out the best in this year-end standout.

Pairings

Randy: Gold Rush Highball & Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown 👍🏻
Robby: Guinness Cocoa Old Fashioned & Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 31%
Robby: 69%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Jeff Endrizzi: Mezcal Spicy Mama & Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown 👍🏻👍🏻

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Flavor Odyssey: ReviveR Maduro Pairing Night

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we take a break from the Cigars of the Year sampler segment for a wildcard episode featuring the new Cigar Dojo x Aganorsa Leaf ReviveR Maduro.

With Robby and Sensei away on assignment, Randy and Kid-Producer Jordan lead the show. Grab a ReviveR Maduro, pour a drink you think will pair well, and smoke along with us.

Pairings

Randy: Mexican Chocolate Old Fashioned & ReviveR Maduro 👍🏻
Jordan: Dark Harbor Sour & ReviveR Maduro 👎🏻

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Sobremesa Solita Red: Finding the Perfect Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Clocking in at number nine on this year’s Cigar Dojo year-end list is the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red from Steve Saka. On this episode, Robby and Randy will set out to find the best drink pairing for this Ecuadorian Habano-wrapped cigar. Grab a Solita Red from the Dojo COTY sampler, pour yourself a drink, and join the fun as we explore which pairing works best.

Pairings

Randy: Solita Red Trade Wind & Sobremesa Solita Red 👎🏻
Robby: La Tavola Rossa & Sobremesa Solita Red 👎🏻

Votes

Randy 67%
Robby: 33%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Nathan Stewart: Sobremesa Solita Red & Sherry-Cask Scotch Old Fashioned 👍🏻👍🏻

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Flavor Odyssey Takes on the Aging Room Concerto

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

As Flavor Odyssey continues its journey through the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler, this week hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs spotlight Rafael Nodal’s Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto, which landed at No. 13 on our year-end list. But what drink pairing will bring this premium cigar into perfect harmony? Tune in, join the conversation, and help us discover the ideal match.

Pairings

Sensei: Concerto Notturno & Aging Room Concerto 👍🏻
Robby: Division Bell & Aging Room Concerto 👍🏻

Votes

Sensei 17%
Robby: 83%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Bill Powers: Aging Room Concerto & The Shinebox 👍🏻👍🏻

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Cigar Pairing With Gold Star from United Cigars

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the perfect drink pairing for the Gold Star from United Cigars.

Our #18 cigar of the year (and in the Dojo’s ‘Cigar of the Year Sampler’ from Smoke Inn), it features an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, Indonesian Sumatra binder, and fillers of Dominican Ligero, Criollo ’98, Corojo ’98, and Connecticut Broadleaf.

Pairings

Randy: Gold Standard cocktail & United Gold Star 👍🏻
Robby: French 125 cocktail & United Gold Star 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 67%
Robby: 33%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Jeff Endrizzi: Gold Star Robusto & Maple Whiskey Sour 👍🏻👍🏻

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Flavor Odyssey: Pairing With the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs launch their annual journey through the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The featured cigar is the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11, a bold release from AJ Fernández’s San Lotano factory. The guys break down what makes this cigar stand out and invite listeners to join in with their own pairing picks. Every audience pairing entry has a chance to win prizes, including a free Flavor Odyssey sampler.

Pairings

Randy: The Detonator Highball & 601 La Bomba Warhead 11 👍🏻
Robby: The Nor'easter & 601 La Bomba Warhead 11 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 29%
Robby: 71%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Bill Powers: Warhead 11 & Black Manhattan 👍🏻👍🏻

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The Wildest Cigar Pairing Challenge Yet!

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Randy Griggs and Master Sensei take a mini-odyssey unlike any other—one built around pure pairing versatility.

The challenge? Find one cigar that can hold its own against three wildly different drinks: kombucha, dessert wine, and even pickle beer. It’s a true test of balance, adaptability, and flavor synergy as the hosts search for the ultimate “all-purpose” cigar pairing.

And for the audience, it’s a total wildcard week—bring any cigar and any drink, join the conversation, and compete for bragging rights. Grab something bold, pour something weird, and let’s see what survives the Triple Drink Gauntlet.

Pairings

Randy: Herrera Estelí Norteño & Dessert Wine / Pickle Beer / Kombucha 👍🏻 / 👎🏻 / 👍🏻
Sensei: Aganorsa Supreme Leaf & Dessert Wine / Pickle Beer / Kombucha 👍🏻 / 👎🏻 / 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 27%
Robby: 73%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Nathan Stewart: Camacho Limited Edition 2025 & Oakforge No. 52 👍🏻👍🏻

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Flavor Odyssey: Tatuaje vs. Illusione

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:34:44 -0700

Get ready for another full-throttle pairing showdown on Flavor Odyssey. This week, two powerhouse boutique brands go head-to-head as Tatuaje faces off against Illusione in a battle that helped shape modern premium cigars.

Robby steps into the arena repping Tatuaje, while Randy takes the side of Illusione, with both hosts pairing their picks with whiskey sour. From balance and body to how each cigar interacts with the cocktail’s citrus and sweetness, every detail is up for debate as we hunt for the better pairing.

Light up a Tatuaje or Illusione, mix yourself a whiskey sour, and join us as we break it all down—Flavor Odyssey style.

Pairings

Randy: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D'Aosta & Whiskey Sour 👍🏻
Robby: Tatuaje 7th Corojo & Whiskey Sour 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 62%
Robby: 38%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Bill Powers: La Mission L'Atelier & Whiskey Sour (Knob Creek 100p Rye) 👍🏻👍🏻

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Flavor Odyssey: Fuente vs. Padrón

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:31:48 -0700

Two titans of the cigar world go head-to-head on Flavor Odyssey. And no—we’re not talking about your hosts, Robby and Randy. This week’s battle features two of the most legendary brands in cigars: Arturo Fuente and Padrón.

Which one pairs best with a World’s Best Old Fashioned?

Robby steps into the ring for Padrón, while Randy defends Fuente in a no-holds-barred showdown for flavor supremacy. Grab a Fuente or a Padrón, mix up your favorite Old Fashioned, and join the debate as we put these icons to the test.

Pairings

Randy: OpusX 20th Anniversary & World's Greatest Old Fashioned 👍🏻
Robby: Padrón Family Reserve 46 Years Maduro & World's Greatest Old Fashioned 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 71%
Robby: 29%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Sam Finnell: Padron 1926 & Henry McKenna 10 yo Bottled in Bond Old Fashioned

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Dry January: Flavor Without the Buzz

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:32:43 -0700

Flavor Odyssey is back for its 9th season, and with Dry January in full effect, Robby and Randy are on a mission to find big, bold flavor—without the alcohol. Can a non-alcoholic drink deliver the depth and complexity needed to pair with a premium cigar? And if so, what techniques and strategies make it possible?

Pairings

Randy: Blood Orange Vanilla Tonic & Perdomo Double Aged 12 year Connecticut 👍🏻
Robby: Ginger Chai Highball & JC Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 29%
Robby: 71%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Sam Finnell: Perdomo Legacy Maduro & Bitter Mocha Coffee 👍🏻👍🏻

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Flavor Odyssey Best Pairings of 2025

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:44:42 -0700

It’s the final episode of Flavor Odyssey for the year, and you know what that means—it’s time to crown the best cigar-and-drink pairings of 2025. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts will each reveal their top three pairings from the past year and reminisce about the journey along the way. We’ll also highlight the standout audience pairings that made 2025 one to remember. Pairings Randy: Black Walnut Manhattan & Liga Privada No. 9 Robby: Almond Reposado OF & Aganorsa Arsenio 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings OTTERS!

We Built Perfect Pairings with Only 3 Ingredients

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:15:10 -0700

KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid) works for a lot of things in life, but does it hold up in the world of cocktails and cigar pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore whether a standout pairing really needs to be complex. The challenge: craft your own three-ingredient cocktail, choose a cigar that complements it, and join the fun. Pairings Studio: Black Manhattan 👍🏻 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: 10-Year Aged Alec Bradley Black Market Double Perfecto & Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

Cigar Pairing Tips & Tricks You Need to Know

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:55:35 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re diving into cigar pairing tips and tricks—everything from advanced techniques to simple strategies that work with just about any cigar and drink combo. Professor Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will be leading the class in this fun and informative episode. Don’t forget your school supplies (a cigar and a drink), and whatever you do, don’t be late for class! Pairings Randy: Brown Butter Tequila Sour & Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut 👍🏻 Robby: Spiced Maple Rum Old Fashioned & Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Capa Especial 👍🏻 Votes Randy 15% Robby: 85% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Mike Heykens: Room101 Red Rocket & Chocolate Boulivardier.

Friendspairing – Flavor Odyssey

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:25:32 -0700

You’ve heard of Friendsgiving—now get ready for Friendspairing! This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy are switching things up: they’ll craft a cocktail using each other’s recipes, then hunt down the perfect cigar to pair with it. Tune in for this special holiday edition of Flavor Odyssey and bring your own Thanksgiving-themed pairing to the table! Pairings Randy: The Decennium & Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch 👍🏻 Robby: Scotch Negroni & Aquitaine Gran Perfecto 👍🏻 Votes Randy 71% Robby: 29% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings THE OTTERS.

Fireside Classics – Flavor Odyssey

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:21:04 -0700

Pull up a chair, spark up a cigar, and settle in—it’s 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, it’s all about comfort, rich flavor, and wintery vibes that complement your favorite smoke. Pairings Randy: Caffe Amaro & Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose 👍🏻 Robby: Amaro Hot Spiced Toddy & Stolen Throne Call to Arms 👍🏻 Votes Randy 64% Robby: 36% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: Hot Mead w Lemon Cocktail & Herrera Estelí Brazilian Maduro.

Extreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:32:46 -0700

It’s time to step outside our comfort zones and dive into pairings we think we don’t like—but are determined to make work. This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s 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 👎🏻 Robby: Tequila & Plasencia Alma del Cielo 👍🏻 Votes Sensei 29% Robby: 71% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: Martinez Gin Cocktail & Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí.

Trick or Neat Pairings – Flavor Odyssey

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:49:07 -0700

It’s the witching hour, Halloween is in the air and spirits are all around us. This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re conjuring up “Trick-or-Neat,” 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 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finnell: My Father Blue & G4 Reposado.

Best Budget Pairings – Flavor Odyssey

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:24:10 -0700

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, we’re 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 👍🏻 Sensei: Boilermaker & Quorum Shade 👎🏻 Votes Randy 62% Sensei: 38% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Alex Lancaster: Cafe con Leche & Alec Bradley Project 40.

Fall Flavor Unleashed – Top 5 Fall Cocktails

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:31:00 -0700

Breathe it in—can 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 the show! Pairings Randy: Bird on a Wire & Fuente Rosado Sun-Grown Magnum R 👍🏻 Sensei: Apple Cider Toddy & Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown 👍🏻 Votes Randy 25% Sensei: 75% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Jeff Endrizzi: Fall Old Fashioned & Aganorsa Supreme Leaf 👍🏻👍🏻

Sober October Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:33:35 -0700

Lock up the alcohol—it’s Sober October! Okay, maybe we won’t 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 👍🏻 Robby: Root Beer Float & Foundation Tabernacle 👍🏻 Votes Randy 60% Robby: 40% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Steve Toth #pairing I went with a Mock Mojito paired with an Illusione Singulare. I made the Mojito with some fresh mint I grew in my garden along with some Halifax Birch Syrup that was gifted to me by Randy. The cigar burns very smooth with some nice woodsy notes, cedar and some hints of graham cracker. The Mojito is very refreshing, the birch syrup gives it a nice lil sweet finish that is pairing nicely with the graham cracker of the cigar! 👍🏻👍🏻

Building the Mt. Rushmore of Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:02:59 -0700

What are the ultimate cigar-and-drink pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy unveil their four all-time favorite combinations—their “Mt. Rushmore” of cigar pairings. Have your own favorite pairing ready and join the show.

The Oktoberfest Beer & Cigar Pairing Guide

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:43:41 -0700

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 Randy—well known for their love of German brews—dedicate 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 Randy: Warsteiner Oktoberfest & Brick House Oktoberfest 2025 👍🏻 Robby: Hacker-Pschorr & Brick House Oktoberfest 2025 👍🏻 Votes Randy 50% Robby: 50% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Jose Soiza: Bent Barley Märzen & Alec Bradley Prensadoa Nathan Stewart: Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen & Quesada Oktoberfest 2015

Flavor Odyssey – Retro Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:27:29 -0700

The 1970s called—they 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, we’re shaking up some classic ’70s 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! Pairings Randy: Tequila Sunrise & JDN Antaño 👎🏻 Robby: Midori Sour & Undercrown Shade 👍🏻 Votes Randy 48% Robby: 52% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Randi Harrison: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon & Harvey Wallbanger Sam Finnell: Nick's Sticks Maduro & Saturn cocktail

We Made Cocktails with Pickle Juice (And Now We Can’t Stop)

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:29:10 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: La Botana cocktail & Joya Antaño CT 👍🏻 Votes Randy 52% Robby: 48% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers: Pickled World's Greatest Old Fashioned & Cohiba Nicaragua.

Can AI Create the Perfect Cigar Pairing?

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:28:04 -0700

Who’s the real master of pairing—our 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 👍🏻 Robby: Smoked Maple Manhattan & Oliva Serie V 👍🏻 Votes Randy 48% (24% with ai's vote included) Robby: 52% (76% with ai's vote included) 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Kevin Acuff: Liquid Candy Hazy IPA & Espinosa Warhead.

Flavor Odyssey – Mystery Episode

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:28:49 -0700

This episode of Flavor Odyssey has been shrouded in mystery for months. We’re still uncertain about the cigar and drink pairing, and we’re not even sure who the hosts will be… But don’t let that stop you—grab your favorite premium cigar, find a great drink pairing, and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Dojo x Asylum Oy Vey & Mystery Drinks 👍🏻 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Mike Heykens: Protocol Crime Scene Unit & Hemingway Hurricane.

Flavor Odyssey – Six Whiskeys I Can’t Stop Drinking

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:33:10 -0700

There’s 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 👍🏻 Robby: JFR 20th Anniversary & EH Taylor Small Batch, Blue Note Uncut, Elijah Craig BP 👍🏻 Votes Sensei 47% Robby: 53% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers: Padron 1926 Maduro & Noah's Mill.

Flavor Odyssey – Arnold Palmer Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:18:08 -0700

Flavor Odyssey is teeing up another great cigar and drink pairing to help you beat the summer heat. This week, we’re going non-alcoholic with a true clubhouse classic—the Arnold Palmer. It’s 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 summer sipper segment stays in full swing. Pairings Sensei: AriZona Arnold Palmer & Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva 👍🏻 Robby: Liquid Death "Dead Billionaire" & German Engineered Cigars Raumzeit 👍🏻 Votes Sensei 42% Robby: 58% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Stephen Moses: Joya Numero Uno & Standard Arnold Palmer.

Flavor Odyssey – Summer Shandy Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:43:58 -0700

We’re now deep into the heart of summer, and that means it’s time to kick off a brand-new Flavor Odyssey segment: Summertime Sippers. For the next few weeks, we’re 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 favorite—but how does it hold up when paired with premium tobacco? Grab your favorite summer smoke and sip along, whether you’re riding the shandy train or just keeping it seasonal. Think bright, refreshing, and perfect for a patio. Let the summer pairings begin! Pairings Randy: Summer Shandy Cocktail & Warped La Colmena Black Honey 👍🏻 Sensei: Left Hand Summer Shandy & Aganorsa Supreme Leaf 👎🏻 Votes Randy 69% Robby: 31% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut & Beggar's Banquet.

Flavor Odyssey – To Smoke or Not to Smoke

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:58:44 -0700

In the (slightly altered) words of Shakespeare: “To smoke or not to smoke, that is the question.” Most of us have a special cigar tucked away in the humidor—maybe it was a gift, maybe a rare find—but for one reason or another, we just can’t bring ourselves to light it up. Some say you should smoke and enjoy it; others argue there’s value in simply owning it, admiring it from time to time. On this episode, Robby and Randy explore this debate and break out a few special cigars and spirits of their own to put theory into practice. Pairings Randy: Classic Martinez Cocktail & Fuente Fuente OpusX 20 Years Celebration 👎🏻 Robby: Tootsie Roll Cocktail & Dunbarton 10th Jubilee 👍🏻 Votes Randy 59% Robby: 41% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Steve Toth (Abbina Candlewood & Tatuaje Anarchy NFT) & Nathan Stewart (Salted Caramel Bourbon & Davidoff Winston Churchill).

Flavor Odyssey – Mojito Variations

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:36:44 -0700

Let’s shake up a Mojito with a unique twist! On this week’s episode of Flavor Odyssey, we’re 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 👍🏻 Robby: Spiced Pineapple Mojito & Gellis Family Absolutos 👍🏻 Votes Randy 47% Robby: 53% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Steve Toth (Mock Mojito & Fuente Fuente OpusX Dubai) & Mike Heykens (Florida Sunset Mojito & AVO Syncro Caribe).

Flavor Odyssey – Manhattan Variations

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:34:01 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Rob Roy cocktail & Artista Midnight 👎🏻 Votes Randy 89% Robby: 11% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings OTTERS! (all otters tie).

Flavor Odyssey – Mule Variations

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:35:31 -0700

Not to be redundant but it’s time to kick that mule in the ass… This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their quest to bring fun twists to classic cocktails. They’re 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 👍🏻 Robby: Darker & Stormier & Davidoff Escurio 👍🏻 Votes Randy 47% Robby: 53% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finnell: Mezcal Mule & Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged Sun Grown.

Flavor Odyssey – Old Fashioned Variation

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:47:10 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Mezcal Old Fashioned & RoMa Craft Maestranza 👍🏻 Votes Randy 29% Robby: 71% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Joe Machado: Gonzalez Mezcal Old Fashioned & Tatuaje Lomo de Cerdo.

Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge Final

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:41:27 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: White Russian & Tatuaje T110 Corojo 👍🏻 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Josh Rivas (episode) & Jeff Endrizzi (segment contest winner).

Flavor Odyssey – Martini Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:41:25 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Vesper Martini & Davidoff Grand Cru Diademas Finas 2024 👍🏻 Votes Randy 54% Robby: 46% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers & Nathan Stewart.

Flavor Odyssey – Mission Impossible

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:30:49 -0700

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! 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Randi Harrison & Nathan Stewart.

Flavor Odyssey – Cuban Breeze Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 07 May 2025 19:36:25 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Cuban Breeze & Aganorsa Aniversario Connecticut 👍🏻 Votes Randy 53% Robby: 47% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finell: Cuban Breeze & Diamond Crown 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Under The Radar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:29:07 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Sabbatical American Single Malt & Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown 👍🏻 Votes Sensei 71% Robby: 29% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam P: Old Pepper Rye & Patina Oro de Nicaragua 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – White Russian Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:46:45 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Illusione OneOff Black & Black Russian 👍🏻 Votes Randy 55% Sensei: 45% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finell: Tiramisu White Russian & Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Butterbeer Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:31:07 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Butterbeer Old Fashioned & Foundation El Güegüense 👍🏻 Votes Randy 54% Sensei: 46% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finell: Butterbeer Old Fashioned & Perdomo 12yr Maduro 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Squeaky Wheel cocktail & AJF 20th Anniversary 👍🏻 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Craig Lee: Chianti & My Father No. 3 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Red Red Wine

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Sensei: Saldo Zinfandel & Mi Querida Triqui Traca 👍🏻 Votes Robby 35% Sensei: 65% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Thane Russey: Casa de Uco El Salvaje Malbec & Toscano Extravecchio 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard Madness

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Sensei: Aperol Spritz & Tatuaje Karloff 👎🏻 Studio: Dark 'n Stormy (w/ Soy Sauce) & Psychedelic Turtle II 👍🏻 Votes Randy 44% Sensei: 56% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Bill Powers: Mtn Dew Old Fashioned & La Zona Farm-Rolled Maduro 👎🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard – St Paddys Day Edition

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Sensei: Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan Shamrock & Shamrock Sour 👍🏻 Votes Randy 47% Robby: 53% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Jeff Endrizzi: Irish Negroni & All Saints St. Patrick's Firecracker 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard COTY Winners Circle

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Nathan Stewart’s Modified Manhattan & Tatuaje TAA 2020 👍🏻 Votes Randy 38% Robby: 62% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Darrell Whitacre: Walnut Old Fashioned & Aganorsa Arsenio 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Robby: Almond Reposado Old Fashioned & Aganorsa Arsenio 👍🏻 Votes Randy 40% Robby: 60% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Sam Finnell: Banana Bread Old Fashioned & Aganorsa Arsenio 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – DTT Umbagog Bronzeback Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Cynaretto cocktail & Umbagog Bronzeback 👍🏻 Sensei: Henry Mckenna & Umbagog Bronzeback 👍🏻 Jordan: Henry Mckenna & Umbagog Bronzeback 👍🏻 Votes Randy 50% Robby: 50% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Bill Powers: The Full Montenegro & Umbagog Bronzeback 👍🏻 Mike Henkins: Bastardized Millionaire & Umbagog Bronzeback 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – ETDB Redemption Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Offshore Account & ETDB Redemption 👍🏻 Sensei: Henry Mckenna & ETDB Redemption 👍🏻 Jordan: Elijah Craig & ETDB Redemption 👍🏻 Votes Randy 52% Robby: 48% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Busted Pipe cocktail & ETDB Redemption 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Black Works Paper Crane Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Paper Plane cocktail & BLK WKS Paper Crane 👍🏻 Sensei: Fortaleza Blanco & BLK WKS Paper Crane 👍🏻 Jordan: Old Forester SB BP & BLK WKS Paper Crane 👎🏻 Votes Randy 37% Robby: 63% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Paper Crane with & Chrysanthemum cocktail 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Espinosa Sumatra Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: The River Styx cocktail & Espinosa Sumatra 👍🏻 Sensei: Alpha Dawg cocktail & Espinosa Sumatra 👎🏻 Jordan: Alpha Dawg cocktail & Espinosa Sumatra 👍🏻 Votes Randy 59% Robby: 41% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Vanilla Cinnamon Old Fashioned & Espinosa Sumatra 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Non-Alcoholic Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Chai Blossom & Davidoff Dominicana 2014 👍🏻 Votes Randy 44% Robby: 56% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Sam P: Warped El Oso 10yr & Fever Tree w TCHO dark chocolate 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Season 8 Overview

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Robby: El Centurion & Kirsch au Café 👍🏻 Votes Randy 48% Robby: 52% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Sam Finnell: Perdomo Double Aged 12-yr Sun Grown & Chocolate Espresso Old Fashioned 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Best Audience Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Camacho Factory Unleashed & Black Walnut Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Randy 50% Robby: 50% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Darrell Whitacre: EPC Pledge & Elijah Craig Black Walnut Old Fashioned 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0700

As this year’s Odyssey concludes, hosts Robby and Randy highlight pairings from the most checked-into brand on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard: Drew Estate. The journey has been remarkable, and all Otters are invited to grab a Liga Privada, Herrera Esteli, Undercrown, or any other Drew Estate cigar, paired with a drink of choice, for this special episode.

Flavor Odyssey – Espinosa Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Psychedelic Turtle II & Bourbon Ball Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: Laranja Reserva & Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 👍🏻 Jordan: Laranja Reserva & Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 👍🏻 Votes Randy 47% Robby: 53% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Espinosa Habano & Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Friendsgiving

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Cranberry Smash & Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve 👎🏻 Sensei: Pumpkin Bourbon Smash & Joya Numero Uno 👍🏻 Jordan: Pumpkin Bourbon Smash & HVC Black Friday 2023 👎🏻 Votes Randy 39% Robby: 61% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Thane Russey: Apple Cider Old Fashioned & Undercrown 10 👍🏻 Jimmy Burster (comment winner).

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs dive back into pairing drinks with the top 32 cigar brands from the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. This episode features the 3rd most-checked-in brand: Aganorsa Leaf. Join us as we seek perfect pairings and celebrate this iconic brand. Grab your favorite Aganorsa cigar, mix up a drink, and tune in to validate your pairing game with us!

Flavor Odyssey – with Guest Rob Dietrich of BLACKENED Whiskey

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Blackened 72 Seasons & Blackened S84 👍🏻 Sensei: Blackened Rye & Blackened M81 👍🏻 Jordan: Blackened Rye & Blackened M81 👍🏻 Votes Randy 43% Robby: 57% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Thane Russey: Blackened 138 Old Fashioned & Blackened M81 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Halloween Cocktail Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Or Else My Wife Would Kill Me Cocktail & Viaje Zombie 👍🏻 Sensei: Dracula in Manhattan & Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Ghooligan 👍🏻 Jordan: Dracula in Manhattan & Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Ghooligan 👍🏻 Votes Randy 33% Robby: 67% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Darrell Whitacre: Candied Cinnamon Sour Martini (aka bourbon) & Tatuaje The Frank 👍🏻 Thane Russey: Monster Smash Cocktail & Tatuaje Drac Monster Smash 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Cigar Dojo Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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) 👍🏻 Robby: Devil's Night Schwarzbier & Dojo de Luxe 👍🏻 Sensei: Suburban cocktail & Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force 👍🏻 Jordan: Suburban cocktail & Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force 👍🏻 Votes Randy 45% Robby: 55% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing David Castleberry: Cold brew & Pagoda 2023 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Tatuaje Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Smoke Show cocktail & Tatuaje The Wolfman (OR) 👍🏻 Votes Randy 61% Robby: 39% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Apple Butter Old Fashioned & Tatuaje The Wolf (2021) 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Fall Season Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Sensei: Pumpkin Sazerac & Espinosa Laranja Reserva 👍🏻 Jordan: Pumpkin Sazerac & BSL Yasuke 👍🏻 Votes Sensei 54% Robby: 46% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing TheJbouchard78: Apple Cider Old Fashioned & Tatuaje The Frank 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard Cocktail Challenge Pt. 2

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Robby: Robby's Italian Spritz & BLTC Deliverance Porcelain 👎🏻 Sensei: Robby's Italian Spritz & Camacho 5280 👍🏻 Jordan: Robby's Italian Spritz & Southern Draw Decennium 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 44% Robby: 56% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: Robby's Italian Spritz & Fuente Hemingway Short Story Natural 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard Cocktail Challenge Pt. 1

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Gin & Tonic Variation & OpusX PerfecXion 8-8-8 👍🏻 Sensei: Gin & Tonic Variation & AVO Maduro 30th Anniversary 👎🏻 Jordan: Gin & Tonic Variation & Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 54% Robby: 46% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Nathan Stweart: Gin & Tonic Variation & 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Red Raider Cocktail & Mi Querida PapaSaka 👎🏻 Sensei: Henry McKenna (2009) & Muestra de Saka Nacatamale 👍🏻 Jordan: Henry McKenna (2009) & Muestra de Saka Nacatamale 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 73% Robby: 27% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Revolver cocktail & Sin Compromiso 👍🏻

Flavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Robby: Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest & La Palina Goldie 👍🏻 Sensei: Four Noses Oktoberfest & Quesada Oktoberfest 2024 👎🏻 Jordan: Crooked Stave Fest Bier & Quesada Oktoberfest 2024 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 44% Robby: 56% Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: Paulaner Oktoberfest & Davidoff Aniversario No. 3

Flavor Odyssey – Protocol Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Scotty: Protocol Tenure & Tequila Sunrise 👍🏻 Jordan: Protocol Tenure & Tequila Sunrise 👍🏻 Votes Robby: 68% Sensei: 32% Audience Pairing Chad Tchad: Protocol Taser & Mezcal Mule.

Flavor Odyssey – Camacho Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Sensei: Camacho 5280 & Hazy Sour cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: Camacho 5280 & Hazy Sour cocktail 👍🏻 Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Camacho Factory Unleashed & Black Walnut Old Fashioned.

Flavor Odyssey – Undercrown Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: DOGMA & Chocolate Almond Negroni 👍🏻 Scotty: Undercrown 10 & OF 100 bourbon 👍🏻 Jordan: Undercrown 10 & OF 100 bourbon 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 56% Robby: 44% Audience Pairing Jimmy Birster: Undercrown Maduro & World's Best Old Fashioned (Rare Breed).

Flavor Odyssey – Perdomo Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Perdomo 12yr Sun Grown & Baby's First Bourbon cocktail 👍🏻 Scotty: Perdomo 12yr Connecticut & High West Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Jordan: Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut & High West Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 73% Robby: 27% Audience Pairing Darrel Whitacre: Perdomo 12yr Connecticut & Dirty Martini

Flavor Odyssey – Summertime Cigar Pairings Wildcard

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Scotty: Espinosa Laranja & White Trash Oaxacan cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: AVO LE05 30th Anniversary & White Trash Oaxacan cocktail 👍🏻 Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Perdomo 10th Anniv. Sun Grown & Tequila Highball (Cazcanes Still Strength Blanco tequila with Fever Tree Yuzu and Lime).

Flavor Odyssey - H. Upmann Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:06:32 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – Liga Privada Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Liga Privada Ratzilla & Big Chef cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: Liga Privada Year of the Rat & Russel Reserve bourbon 👍🏻 Jordan: Liga Privada Year of the Rat & Russel Reserve bourbon 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 58% Robby: 42% Audience Pairing Darrell Whitacre: Liga Privada H99 Papas Fritas & Panther Distillery's Small Batch Good F**king Boubrbon

Flavor Odyssey – Crowned Heads Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Sensei: CH Blood Medicine & Mezcal Manhattan Cocktail 👎🏻 Jordan: CH Blood Medicine & Mezcal Manhattan Cocktail 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 52% Sensei: 48% Audience Pairing Darrell Whitacre: CH Le Carême LE 2022 & Don Julio 1942 Añejo

Flavor Odyssey – Arturo Fuente Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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: Fuente Añejo No. 77 & Sazerac 👍🏻 Robby: Fuente Añejo & After Midnight cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: OpusX 20th & Maple Cinnamon Whiskey Sour 👍🏻 Jordan: AF Hemingway & Maple Cinnamon Whiskey Sour 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 54% Robby: 46% Audience Pairing Michael TX: Don Carlos & Afternoon Pick Me Up

Flavor Odyssey – Foundation Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Metapa & Jane Russel 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 30% Robby: 70% Audience Pairing Patrick Velasquez: Olmec Claro & Orange Bourbon Orange Crush

Flavor Odyssey – Alec Bradley Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Italian Cherry Whiskey Sour & Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 👍🏻 Sensei: Wild Turkey Rare Breed & AB Double Broadleaf 👍🏻 Jordan: Wild Turkey Rare Breed & AB Double Broadleaf 👍🏻 Votes Dojo Studios: 48% Robby: 52% Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: New York Sour & Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143

Flavor Odyssey – Flor De Caña Wildcard

Cigar Dojo — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s a wildcard episode featuring Flor de Caña rum. Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, will discuss the best cigar pairings with this amazing rum from Nicaragua. Pairings Randy: Flor de Caña 12 yr 👍🏻 Robby: Flor de Caña Ginger cocktail & OG Liga Privada Velvet Rat 👍🏻 Sensei: Hispaniola cocktail & Liga Privada Feral Flying Pig 👍🏻 Jordan: Hispaniola cocktail & Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Selección de Mercado 👍🏻 Votes Dojo Studios: 41% Robby: 59% Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: Flor de Caña 12 Old Fashioned & Padron Family Reserve Natural

Flavor Odyssey – Oliva Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👎🏻 Robby: Oliva Master Blends 3 & Tombstone Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro & Margarita 👍🏻 Jordan: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro & Margarita 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 23% Robby: 77% Audience Pairing Bill CD: Oliva Serie V & Gold Rush

Flavor Odyssey – Joya De Nicaragua Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Robby: Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial & Oaxaca Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Sensei: Número Uno & Tequila Ocho Reposado 👍🏻 Jordan: JOYA Ninjaragua & Old Forrester 100 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 33% Robby: 67% Audience Pairing Bill CD: Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial & Maple Old Fashioned

Flavor Odyssey – AJ Fernandez Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Sensei: New World Oscuro & Coffee Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Jordan: New World Oscuro & Coffee Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: New World Dorado & Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Flavor Odyssey – Blackened S84 Shade To Black WILDCARD Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 Izzy: Blackened S84 & Blackened Whiskey 👍🏻 Sensei: Blackened S84 & Blackened Whiskey 👍🏻 Jordan: Blackened S84 & Blackened Whiskey 👍🏻 Audience Pairing Darrell Whitacre: Blackened S84 & Iced Caramel Macchiato

Flavor Odyssey – Cuban Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

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 👍🏻 John: Trinidad Fundadores 2011 & Ron Cubay Reserva Especial 10yr 👍🏻 Sensei: Ramon Allones & Tequilla Ocho Reposado 👍🏻 Jordan: Ramon Allones & Tequilla Ocho Reposado 👍🏻 Votes Robby: 35% John: 65% Audience Pairing Scott West: H. Upmann Magnum 54 & Martini

Flavor Odyssey – Room101 Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

What happens in the infinite expanse of space when your Flavor Odyssey hosts encounter Johnny Tobacconaut himself? As we continue our journey into the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, it’s time to visit the noodle-filled galaxy of Room101 Cigars. Grab a Room101 cigar and your own perfect drink pairing and join the show. Pairings Robby: Room101 Hit & Run (2017) & Mojito 👍🏻 John: Room 101 Snake Shake & Japanese Whisky 👍🏻 Sensei: Room101 Noodles & WeldWerks Juicy Bits 👍🏻 Jordan: Room101 Hit & Run (2024) & WeldWerks Juicy Bits 👎🏻 Votes Robby: 53% John: 47% Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Room101 10th Anniversary & Death & Co. Aurora Highball

Flavor Odyssey – Padrón Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

As we continue our journey into the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, we feature one of the most iconic brands in the premium cigar industry: Padrón. The Padróns are the creators of some of the greatest cigars on earth, such as the 1926 and 1964 Anniversary series and many others, so grab a Padrón and the perfect drink pairing and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro & Flor de Caña 12 Rum/Coke 👍🏻 Robby: Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Natural & Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 👍🏻 Sensei: Padrón 1926 Serie Natural & Bardstown Manhattan 👎🏻 Jordan: Padrón 1926 Serie Natural & Bardstown Manhattan 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 73% Robby: 27% Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Maduro & French Connection

Flavor Odyssey – Rocky Patel Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the 200th episode of Flavor Odyssey, and this week, we take on one of the most well-known brands in the cigar Industry: Rocky Patel. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue their journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, this week featuring the 24th most checked-into brand. Grab yourself a Rocky Patel cigar and a drink that pairs well and join the show. Pairings Randy: RP ALR & Sabbatical Whiskey Ginger 👍🏻 Robby: RP Special Edition & High Horse Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: RP Olde World Reserve Corojo & Henry McKenna Bourbon 👍🏻 Jordan: RP Olde World Reserve Maduro & Henry McKenna Bourbon 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 55% Robby: 45% Audience Pairing Joshua Rivas: RP DBS & Knob Creek 12 yr

Flavor Odyssey – RoMa Craft Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0700

It’s man vs ape in The Odyssey’s latest episode, moving up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard with no. 25 on the list: RoMa Craft Tobac. This is a company that continues to evolve, focusing on quality Nicaraguan-forward smoking experiences that have always seemed to smoke above their weight class in terms of price. Whether you go with RoMa’s early-man-themed cigars or something from the Intemperance line, find a drink that makes sense and pair along with your fellow Odyssey Otters! Pairings Randy: Intemperance Volstead & Ranger Buck RTD 👍🏻 Sensei: Intemperance Volstead & The Bruery Black Tuesday (2016) 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 43% Sensei: 57% Audience Pairing Bill CD: World's Best Maple Old Fashioned & Intemperance Volstead

Flavor Odyssey – HVC Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0700

Reinier Lorenzo and HVC Cigars have been rising up the charts of the most loved and smoked cigars on our Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. This week, we highlight the HVC brand and seek out the best HVC drink pairings. As usual, we ask the audience to join the fun and pair right along with us as we explore hits such as: Selección No. 1, Hot Cake, Serie A, and the 500 Year Anniversary. Pairings Randy: HVC 500 & Sabbatical Straight Bourbon 👍🏻 Sensei: Sensei: HVC 500 & Reinier's Mojito 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 33% Robby: 67% Audience Pairing Marty C: HVC 500 & World's Best Old Fashioned

Flavor Odyssey – My Father Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0700

From Calle Ocho to Nicaragua, My Father Cigars have grown into a staple in every humidor; and it’s no more evidenced by their high placement on the Dojoverse.com all-time leaderboard. This week on Flavor Odyssey, we seek out the best drink pairing with offerings from My Father. Grab a cigar and a drink and join Robby and Randy as the odyssey continues. Pairings Randy: 50/50 Totality Beer & My Father The Judge 👎🏻 Robby: Miss Elena cocktail & DPG 10th Anniversary LE 2013 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 47% Robby: 53% Audience Pairing Craig Lee: Mikerphone Smells Like Bean Spirit & MF La Opulencia

Flavor Odyssey – JC Newman Cigar Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we focus in on J.C Newman and the world-famous El Reloj factory in Ybor City, continuing our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will find the best drink pairings with these amazing cigars, and the audience is invited to pair along for ultimate bragging rights. Pairings Sensei: Angel Cuesta & Old Cuban Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: Julius Caeser (Toast Across America) & Man O' War Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 57% Robby: 43% Audience Pairing TIE!

Flavor Odyssey – Black Sheep Embrace

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0700

Will the real black sheep please stand up? This week on Flavor Odyssey, we continue our epic countdown through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, focusing our attention on Oveja Negra Brands. We’re counting all cigars from Black Label Trading Co., Black Works Studio, Emilio Cigars, and Dissident Cigars for this week’s pairing. You have plenty to choose from… grab something out of Oveja Negra and a drink to do your smoke justice and pair along. Pairings Randy: BLTC Bishops Blend & Death & Taxes Black Lager 👍🏻 Robby: BLTC Bishops Blend & The Bishop Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 21% Robby: 79% Audience Pairing Jimmy Birster: BLK WKS Rorschach & EC Barrel Proof (c923)

Flavor Odyssey – Southern Draw Cigar Duel

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0700

And… Draw! This week on Favor Odyssey, we feature Southern Draw cigars (and what drink pairs best). Your hosts, Robby and Randy, will be smoking the Manzanita and challenging each other to a duel as to which drink best hits the target. Grab your favorite Southern Draw cigar, a drink, and join the fun. Pairings Sensei: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon & Spicy Mint Julep 👍🏻 Robby: Southern Draw Manzanita & Kentucky Mule 👍🏻 Votes Sensei: 53% Robby: 47% Audience Pairing Darrell Whitacre: SD Rose of Sharon Desert Rose & Texas Ranch Water

Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate M81 & Blackened Whiskey Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0700

"Taste me, you will see more is all you need" seems like a fitting lyric for this episode, as your hosts Robby and Randy pair the Drew Estate M81 with Blackened whiskey. When Jonathan Drew, master distiller Rob Dietrich, and James Hetfield from Metallica teamed up for this collaboration, it was only a matter of time before we tested this pairing out to see how hard it rocks. Pairings Randy: DE Blackened M81 & BLACKENED Cask Strength (Total Wine) 👍🏻 Robby: DE Blackened M81 & BLACKENED 72 Seasons 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 76% Robby: 24% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: DE BLACKENED M81 & BLACKENED Black Brandy Cask

Flavor Odyssey – Davidoff Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0700

U so fancy! It’s time to point those pinkies up, because this week on Flavor Odyssey, we are finding the best drink pairings with cigars from Davidoff. Your hosts Robby and Randy tackle the brand that won this year’s Luxury Cigar of the Year: Davidoff. Grab your own pairing and join the fun on this week’s episode. Pairings Robby: Davidoff Year of the Ox & Black Manhattan Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 2023 & Santo Libre Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: Davidoff Signature No. 1 2023 Lancero & Santo Libre Cocktail 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 50% Robby: 50% Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Davidoff The Late Hour & Vieux Carre Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Illusione Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0700

Season 7 of Flavor Odyssey has officially begun, and we are focusing in on the top cigar brands from the Dojoverse leaderboard. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy will be featuring a drink pairing with Illusione. So grab your favorite cigar from Illusione and a drink that you think works best and join the show. Pairings Randy: Original Documents Habano & Mt. Rushmore Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: Original Documents Corojo ~m7~ & Mt. Rushmore Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: Illusione Haut 10 & Mt. Rushmore Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: Epernay & Mt. Rushmore Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 54% Robby: 46% Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: Epernay 10th Anniversary D'Aosta & Godfather Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Journey to the Center of the Dojoverse

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs outline Season 7, preparing the audience for the cigar pairing journey that is to come. Grab a fine cigar and drink of your choice and join the show. Pairings Randy: Davidoff The Late Hour & World's Best Old Fashioned Robby: Tatuaje Tuxtla Tenderloin & Rye Old Fashioned Audience Pairing Bill Powers: JDN Número Uno & Chardonnay

Flavor Odyssey – New Year's Bubbly Wildcard Edition

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Before we get into the thick of Flavor Odyssey Season 7, we decided to take a moment to celebrate the coming New Year with some bubbly! Grab some champagne and whip up a cocktail (or drink it as-is) to pair with a cigar that is fitting of the occasion. Pairings Randy: OpusX Angel's Share 20 Years & French 75 Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: Davidoff Cigar Dojo Exclusive 2018 & Grand Cru Brut 👍🏻 Sensei: Perdomo Reserve Champagne Cigar Dojo Limited Edition 10th Anniversary & Plume Cocktail👎🏻 Jordan: Fratello Lunar Cameroon & Plume Cocktail 👎🏻 Votes Sensei: 36% Robby: 64% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Illusione Original Documents Habano & Champagne Maple Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Season 7 Wildcard Eucalyptus Tea

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the Season 7 premiere for Flavor Odyssey, and we are easing into the flow with a non-alcoholic wildcard edition. On this episode, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the best cigar pairing with a Eucalyptus tea. Pairings Randy: Eucalyptus Tea & La Palina Goldie No. 5 👍🏻 Sensei: Eucalyptus Hot Toddy & Sobremesa Wagashi 👎🏻 Jordan: Eucalyptus Hot Toddy & HVC La Rosa Rare of Rare 👎🏻 Votes Sensei: 50% Robby: 50% Audience Pairing Steve Toth: Organic Eucalyptus Tea & 2016 Alec Bradley Post Embargo

Flavor Odyssey - Season 6 Wildcard Finale

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s a WILDCARD edition, and your hosts will be revisiting (and possibly refining) their favorite pairings from season 6. It’s been a remarkable journey this season, and we will be sharing our favorites and discussing our least favorite pairings that we have tried along the way. Pairings Randy: Liga Privada H99 & Vieux Carre 👍🏻 Sensei: Death & Co. & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Jordan: Liga Privada H99 Phineas Gage & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Sensei: 70% Robby: 30% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: OG CAO Amazon Basin & Death & Co. Ranger Buck

Flavor Odyssey – Craft Cocktail RTDs

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final segment for Flavor Odyssey’s venture into Ready-to-Drink cocktails (RTD), and this week, we go all the way to the top with the best of the best in this arena. We’re talkin’ bougie, high-end, ultra-craft RTDs from companies such as Death & Co. Grab your favorite cigar and create your own pairing for the show. Pairings Sensei: Death & Co. & Davidoff Year of the Dragon 👎🏻 Robby: Death & Co. & Montecristo Especiales No. 2 (2018) 👍🏻 Jordan: Death & Co. & Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 LE23 👍🏻 Votes Sensei: 72% Robby: 28% Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: DT&T Barba Amarilla & Trade Eights Ginger & Whiskey

Flavor Odyssey – Wine-Based RTD Cocktails

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey continues its segment featuring Ready-to-Drink cocktails (RTD); this week, we look at wine-based RTDs. Unlike spirit-based RTDs, this type of RTD can be sold at retail locations that only have beer & wine licenses. Your hosts Robby and Randy will investigate how these drinks pair with premium cigars. Pairings Randy: Randy: Blueberry Cosmo & BLTC Bishops Blend 👍🏻 Robby: Peach Mojito & My Father El Centurion H-2K-CT 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 49% Sensei: 51% Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Next Round Strawberry Lime Rose Sangria & ACID 20

Flavor Odyssey – Ready - To - Serve Cocktails

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, we find the best cigar pairing for a Ready-to-Serve (RTS) cocktail. An RTS-style cocktail is a subset of the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) segment of this emerging trend in the liquor world. With higher ABV and premium ingredients, these are the closest thing you can get to a real cocktail from a quality bartender. Pairings Randy: Tatuaje The Bride & Knob Creek On the Rocks RTS 👍🏻 Sensei: EPC Pledge & High West Old Fashioned Barrel Finished RTS 👍🏻 Jordan: JC Newman Angel Cuesta & High West Old Fashioned Barrel Finished RTS 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 29% Sensei: 71% Audience Pairing Stephen Moses: Knob Creek RTS Old Fashioned & Espinosa Murcielago & Joe Machado: Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita RTS & RoMa Craft Neanderthal

Flavor Odyssey – RTD Jack And Coke

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails are the hottest thing in the liquor world, and we are diving into some trends within this next segment on Flavor Odyssey. The first trend is that the “big guys,” i.e. household name brands are staking their claim in the game. There are none bigger than Jack Daniel’s, and they have introduced their own Jack and Coke RTD with Coca-Cola. Your hosts Robby and Randy will be seeking the best cigar pairing with this drink, and invite you to create your own best pairing. Pairings Randy: Liga Privada No. 9 & Jack 'n Coke 👍🏻 Robby: Red Meat Lovers Club & Jack 'n Coke 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 52% Robby: 48% Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Drew Estate Blackened M81 & Jack 'n Coke

Flavor Odyssey – Pumpkin Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we take a little diversion, because it’s pumpkin season! Whether it’s pumpkin beer, pumpkin cocktails, or even a pumpkin spice latte, your hosts find the best cigar pairings for them. Join the show with your pumpkin-flavored pairing and partake in the fun. Pairings Robby: Pumpkin Spice White Russian & Tatuaje Shaggy Pumpkin 👍🏻 Sensei: Wiley Roots Pumpkin Spice Ale & La Palina Goldie No. 5 👍🏻 Jordan: Wiley Roots Pumpkin Spice Ale & Tatuaje The Tiff 👍🏻 Votes Robby: 61% Sensei: 39% Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Pumpkin Old Fashioned & Tatuaje Skinny Monsters Hyde

Flavor Odyssey – Emerging Brands Wildcard

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey, and your hosts Robby and Randy continue the emerging cigar brands theme. EXCEPT… this week, everyone picks their own brand and drink pairings. Do you have a cigar brand that you feel is going to be the next big thing? Tune in and join the fun. Pairings Cigar Surgeon: Powstanie SBC22 & Pumpkin Pie Milkshake IPA 👍🏻 Robby: Patina 5th Anniversary & French Connection 👍🏻 Jordan: All Saints Solamente & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Matt: HVC Hot Cake Golden Line & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Surgeon: 57% Robby: 43% Audience Pairing Mike Heykens: Fosforo Maduro & Vieux Carre

Flavor Odyssey – West Tampa Takedown

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s the final leg in our journey into trending and emerging cigar brands, and your hosts Robby and Randy will be exploring offerings from Rick Rodriguez and his West Tampa Tobacco Co. Pick a drink you think would pair best with a WTT White, Black, Red, or Attic Series and join the fun. Pairings Randy: West Tampa Red & Coffee Boulevardier 👎🏻 Robby: West Tampa Black & Bar Drake Manhattan 👍🏻 Sensei: West Tampa Red & Coffee Bourbon County Stout 👎🏻 Jordan: West Tampa Red & Coffee Bourbon County Stout 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 30% Robby: 70% Audience Pairing Kevin Acuff: West Tampa Red & 2019 Acacia Pinot Noir

Flavor Odyssey – Smoking BSL In The Windy City

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Black Star Line Cigars out of Chicago have been turning heads over the past five years, and are clearly one of the trending and emerging brands in the industry. This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy find the best drink pairings for Aric Bey’s BSL releases. Pairings Randy: BSL War Witch & Revolver Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: BSL War Witch & Mocha Spritz Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: BSL Rosewood 1923 & Green River Wheated Bourbon 👍🏻 Jordan: BSL Dark War Witch & Elijah Craig 18-Year 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 69% Robby: 31% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: BSL Dark War Witch & Fireball Bourbon Cream

Flavor Odyssey – Crusading With Cavalier Geneve

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

In this segment of Flavor Odyssey, we explore emerging and trending cigar brands. One of the brands that has caught our attention is Cavalier Genève. Sebastien Decoppet not only has produced some tasty cigars but also opened his own factory in Honduras. Grab a Cavalier and a drink and join the show. Pairings Randy: Cavalier Black Series II & American Dark Lager 👍🏻 Robby: Cavalier Black Series II & Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 49% Robby: 51% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: Cavalier Inner Circle & Caipirinha

Flavor Odyssey – Conquering Ferio Tego

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey is back, and it’s time for a brand new four-week segment featuring emerging and trending cigar brands. Hosts Robby and Randy kick things off with Ferio Tego, a company spearheaded by industry legend Michael Herklots. Grab any Ferio Tego (including the Timeless series or even an older Nat Sherman) cigar and find the perfect drink pairing and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Timeless Prestige & Bourbon Maple Smash 👍🏻 Robby: Ferio Tego Elegancia & Old Cuban 👍🏻 Sensei: Ferio Tego Summa & Elijah Craig 18 Year 👍🏻 Jordan: Ferio Tego Summa & A&W Root Beer 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 53% Robby: 47% Audience Pairings Stephen Moses: Ferio Tego Generoso & Heaven Hill BIB Randi Harrison: Timeless Black TGS 2023 & Chocolate Cherry Pisco Sour

Flavor Odyssey – Stranger In A Strange Land

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey goes off the grid for this episode as Randy leaves Studio Lot B and travels east to Dojo Studios for a special episode leading up to Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival. We will be pairing cigars with drinks and announcing the winner of the Brewery Bus ticket along with much more.

Flavor Odyssey – Frothing Spirits

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a viral sensation… but does it really work? This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s a wildcard episode and your hosts will be exploring the practice of frothing your tequila, whiskey, rum, or other spirit. Whipping your spirits with an inexpensive milk frother adds oxygen to the drink, and is said to smooth out and even make your spirit taste a tad sweeter. Grab a cheap milk frother and a few different spirits and try the experiment with us. Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Frothed tequila, rum, & bourbon

Flavor Odyssey – Ginger Mint Paloma

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we seek the best cigar pairing for the Ginger Mint Paloma, which, on paper, appears to be a bit of a challenge. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs wind down their segment on emerging trends in the cocktail world, and will summarize what they have learned over the past several weeks. Pairings Randy: Plasencia Cosecha 149 & Ginger Mint Paloma 👍🏻 Robby: ROS Desert Rose & Ginger Mint Paloma 👍🏻 Sensei: Joya Ninjaragua & Ginger Mint Paloma 👍🏻 Jordan: Fratello After BurnR & Ginger Mint Paloma 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 27% Robby: 73% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Habano & Ginger Mint Paloma

Flavor Odyssey – Orange Maple Penicillin

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey’s segment on emerging trends in cocktails contines, and this week, we explore a modern take on a somewhat modern cocktail. The Penicillin cocktail was invented in 2005, but we’re amping it up with maple syrup! On paper, this sounds like a perfect cigar pairing, and your hosts Robby and Randy dive head-first into the complex recipe. Pairings Randy: Espinosa Laranja & Orange Maple Penicillin 👍🏻 Robby: Liga Feral Flying Pig & Orange Maple Penicillin 👍🏻 Sensei: Illusione Original Documents Habano & Orange Maple Penicillin 👍🏻 Jordan: Blackened M81 & Orange Maple Penicillin 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 47% Robby: 53% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: New World Dorado & Orange Maple Penicillin

Flavor Odyssey – Mezcal Negroni

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy continue their journey into emerging trends in the world of fine cocktails. On this episode, we explore an interesting take on a Negroni that is made with Mezcal. Will this cocktail be an impossible cigar pairing? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Tatuaje MBS FK & Mezcal Negroni 👍🏻 Robby: Ashton Symmetry & Mezcal Negroni 👎🏻 Sensei: Ferio Tego Generoso & Mezcal Negroni 👎🏻 Jordan: Illusione Epernay d'Aosta & Mezcal Negroni 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 55% Robby: 45% Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Club & Mezcal Negroni

Flavor Odyssey – World’s Best Old Fashioned

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Is it a contradiction to say “modern Old Fashioned?” Segment three of Flavor Odyssey season six is upon us, and for the next four weeks, we will be exploring emerging trends in the cocktail world. We will be looking at new cocktails and old cocktails with a modern twist, and that’s where we are going first—as your hosts Robby and Randy will be taking an Old Fashioned and bringing it into the modern age. And of course, we will also be seeking the perfect cigar match for this delicious libation. So grab a cigar and craft the drink and let’s have some fun on this episode of Flavor Odyssey. Pairings Randy: Winston Churchill Late Hour & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Robby: Tatuaje 20th & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Sensei: Alfonso Añejo & World's Best Old Fashioned Jordan: Camacho ISBA & World's Best Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 38% Robby: 62% Audience Pairing Mitchell Santaga: Mr. Fahrenheit & Canadian Old Fashioned

Flavor Odyssey – Jokers Wild Vegas Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey, therefore, it’s joker’s wild (and by “jokers,” of course we mean your hosts Robby and Randy). As the Dojo team prepares for a week in Vegas for the PCA Trade Show, we are creating our own interpretation of what a true two-of-a-kind should look like. So channel your inner Rat Pack and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Winston Churchill & Martini Cocktail 👎🏻 Robby: Factory Smokes Shade & Pacifico Tallboy 👎🏻 Jordan: OpusX & Van Winkle Lot B 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 74% Robby: 26% Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: BLK WKS S&R & Redneck Riviera Whiskey

Flavor Odyssey – Far From Terroir

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final episode of Flavor Odyssey’s Emerging Cigar Trends segment, and on this episode, we explore familiar wrapper types that are grown in atypical regions. Cameroon from Honduras? Broadleaf from Nicaragua? Corojo from Connecticut? It seems that tobacco agronomists are getting creative these days, and your hosts Robby and Randy will be exploring drink pairings with these tobaccos grown far from their normal terroir. Pairings Randy: Aladino Cameroon & Dark Lager 👍🏻 Robby: Aladino Cameroon & Slowpoke Shandy 👍🏻 Sensei: Aladino Cameroon & Black Ship Cocktail 👎🏻 Jordan: Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf & Black Ship Cocktail 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 36% Robby: 64% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro & Bourbon Ball Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Wrapper Yin Yang

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we continue our journey into emerging cigar styles. On this episode, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore Connecticut Shade-wrapped cigars combined with maduro binders. While this style certainly isn’t new, it’s gained a great deal of momentum with releases such as the Dunbarton Sobremesa Brûlée, Tatuaje Negociant, and our own Diet Sarsaparilla. The sweetness of the maduro binder might compliment the buttery/bitter notes of the CT wrapper, but what drink will round out the pairing? Tune in and find out. Pairings Randy: Sobremesa Brûlée & Coffee Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Robby: Sobremesa Brûlée & White Russian 👍🏻 Sensei: Diet Sarsaparilla & Daiquiri 👍🏻 Jordan: Diet Sarsaparilla & Daiquiri 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 48% Robby: 52% Audience Pairing Stephen Moses: Sobremesa Brûlée & Black & Tan

Flavor Odyssey – Conquering Large-Gauge Cigars

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Love them or hate them, giant ring-gauge cigars are here to stay. This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs seek to find great drink pairings for premium cigars that are 60-plus in ring gauge. Grab the most massive cigar from your humidor and join the fun on Flavor Odyssey. Pairings Robby: Mint Julep & NUb Double Maduro 👍🏻 Sensei: Habanero Whiskey Sour & Perdomo Inmenso 👍🏻 Jordan: Habanero Whiskey Sour & JFR Lunatic Maduro 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 16% Robby: 84% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: Tatuaje Gran Cojonu & Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

Flavor Odyssey – Beyond The Barber Pole

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Get ready for the newest segment in this year’s Flavor Odyssey journey, as your hosts Robby and Randy will be exploring trends in the cigar industry. This week, we tackle multi-wrapper cigars such as the barber pole (or even more intricately wrapped variations) and what drink will pair best. Pairings Randy: Black Label Neon Tiger & Lime Whiskey Sour 👎🏻 Robby: RoMa Craft CRAFT 2013 & Beggar's Banquet Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: RoMa Craft Black Irish & Craft Black & Tan 👎🏻 Jordan: BLK WKS S&R & Craft Black & Tan 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 33% Robby: 67% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: All Saints Saint Patrick's Firecracker & Revolver Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Best Summer Cocktails

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Summertime and the livin’s easy. While technically summer hasn’t yet arrived, your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy want to get you prepared for the heat. This week, it’s a WILDCARD edition of Flavor Odyssey, featuring favorite summer cocktails along with the cigars that pair best. Pairings Randy: Randy: Mojito Cocktail & Casa Fuente 👍🏻 Robby: Shipwreck Cocktail & Aganorsa Aniversario Maduro 👍🏻 Sensei: Gin Fizz & Davidoff Year of the Bull 👎🏻 Jordan: Gin Fizz & Alfonso Añeojo 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 70% Robby: 30% Audience Pairing Mike Smith: Espinosa Laranja & Grapefruit Shandy

Flavor Odyssey – Submerged In American Stout

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

What’s old is new again! It’s our final stop seeking great cigar pairings with emerging trends in the craft beer industry, and we dive feet-first into the American stout. That’s right, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy immerse themselves into American stout-style beer, which, on paper, should make for a phenomenal cigar pairing. Pairings Randy: Faction Imperial Stout & Liga 9 👍🏻 Robby: Federation Low Boy Stout & Tatuaje Jason 👍🏻 Sensei: Malpais Stout & Liga UF-4 👍🏻 Jordan: Malpais Stout & Aganorsa Rare Leaf Maduro 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 44% Robby: 56% Audience Pairing Nathan Stewart: Murder of Crows Imperial Stout & EPC La Historia

Flavor Odyssey – Do Cigars Pair Well with a Kettle Sour Beer?

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey gets back on track, exploring the hottest beer trends in the industry. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy explore kettle sour-style beers. There is no doubt this will be a challenging style of beer to pair with a cigar. Make sure to grab a kettle sour and a cigar and play along with us. Pairings Randy: Glorious Guava Sour & ReviveR (2021) 👍🏻 Robby: Guava Dreams Sour & Patina Connecticut 👍🏻 Sensei: Goliath Pineapple Papaya Fandango Sour & Espinosa Laranja 👎🏻 Jordan: Goliath Pineapple Papaya Fandango Sour & Fuente Casa Cuba 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 76% Robby: 24% Audience Pairing Jimmy Birster: Cross Reference Sour & Undercrown 10

Flavor Odyssey – Unicorn Slayers

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s Unicorn Season! That’s right, cigar hunters, this week on Flavor Odyssey, we smoke some sticks that you can’t get anymore, and give them the send-off they deserve. Hosts Rob, Eric, and Jordan each extract a cigar from the humidor they have been waiting for the right moment to smoke, because these unicorns ain’t coming around again! We invite the audience to find a unicorn in their collection and join the fun.

Flavor Odyssey – What Is An Italian Pilsner?

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

What beer style will you be drinking in the coming years? Flavor Odyssey is here to guide you on the upcoming beer trends, and this week, hosts Robby and Randy find the best cigar pairing for the Italian Pilsner. Snag one from your local liquor store and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Russian River STS Pils & 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut 👍🏻 Robby: Fort Point Sfizio & Warped La Colmena Unico 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 31% Robby: 69% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: LongLive PVD Italian Pilsner & JDN Antaño CT

Flavor Odyssey – What Is A Cold IPA?

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700

What the heck is a Cold IPA? No, we ain’t talking about temperature, folks, but instead the actual style of beer defined as a Cold IPA. Somewhere in between a West Coast IPA and an IPL, this crisp, fresh beer style is emerging as a popular new beer trend. Speaking of emerging beer trends, that’s what your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will be focusing on with this segment of Flavor Odyssey. So grab a Cold IPA, find the best cigar pairing, and join the show. Pairings Randy: Cold IPA & Illusione Epernay 👍🏻 Robby: Cold IPA & Joya de Nicaragua Dos Cientos 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 77% Robby: 23% Audience Pairing Joe Machado: Cold IPA & Casa Fernandez Boheme No. 35

Flavor Odyssey – Liga Privada H99

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s time for number one! That’s right, folks, it’s the final episode of our Cigar of the Year segment of Flavor Odyssey, and hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs seek out the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo, which took the top spot in our year-end list for 2022. Grab an H99 and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Randy: Liga H99 & Vieux Carre Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: Robby: Liga H99 & Fieldwork Hot Chocolate Milk Stout 👍🏻 Jordan: Liga H99 & BCS Reserve 2021 OF 150th Anniversary 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 52% Robby: 48% Audience Pairing Craig Lee: Liga H99 & PB Eugene Coffee Porter

Flavor Odyssey – Knuckle Sandwich Habano

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Pack your bags, kids, we are going to Flavor Town! Yes, that’s right, this week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy seek the best drink pairing for Guy Fieri’s Knuckle Sandwich Habano by Espinosa Premium Cigars, which snagged our number 3 spot on this year’s best of the best list. Pairings Randy: KS Habano & Old Fashioned Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: KS Habano & Airmail Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: New World Dorado & Gold Rush Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: New World Dorado & Gold Rush Cocktail 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 26% Robby: 74% Audience Pairing Kevin O'Connor: KS Habano & Treehouse Gose

Flavor Odyssey – AJ Fernandez New World Dorado

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700

As the Odyssey continues! Flavor Odyssey is back this Wednesday night, and your hosts Master Sensei and Randy Griggs continue their pairing journey through the Cigar Dojo Cigar of the Year Sampler Pack. On this episode, we seek the perfect pairing for the golden glow of the AJ Fernandez New World Dorado, which came in number four in our year-end list. Pairings Randy: New World Dorado & Pot 'O Gold Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: New World Dorado & Gold Rush Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: New World Dorado & Gold Rush Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 23% Robby: 77% Audience Pairing Randi Harrison: New World Dorado & Ginger Gold Rush

Flavor Odyssey – Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we continue our journey through the Dojo Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The task at hand on this episode is finding the best drink pairing for the Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf, which came in at number 9 on our Cigar of the Year list. Grab a Double Broadleaf and join the fun. Pairings Randy: AB Double Broadleaf & Bakery: Boysenberry Pie Stout 👎🏻 Sensei: AB Double Broadleaf & Double Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Jordan: AB Double Broadleaf & Double Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 58% Robby: 42% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: AB Double Broadleaf & Founders KBS Stout

Flavor Odyssey – Guardian Of The Farm Cerberus

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Hosts Robby and Randy begin their quest to find the best drink pairing for the Dojo Cigar of the Year Sampler at Smoke Inn. They kick things off with the No. 7 Cigar of the Year, the Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Cerberus. Grab a sampler for yourself and play along, sharing your best pairings over the next five weeks. Pairings Randy: White Russian & GOTF Cerberus 👍🏻 Robby: Belgian Blonde Leffe & GOTF Cerberus 👍🏻 Sensei: Zafra Master Reserve 21 Yr Rum & GOTF Cerberus 👍🏻 Jordan: Zafra Master Reserve 21 Yr Rum & GOTF Cerberus 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 39% Robby: 61% Audience Pairing Kevin & Barb: Spiced Chai Tea & GOTF Cerberus

Flavor Odyssey – When In Nicaragua

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the Flavor Odyssey season 6 premiere, and we kick-off the new season with a wildcard edition titled “When in Nicaragua.” As we prepare to head to Nicaragua to visit the Perdomo factory, your hosts Robby and Randy will be seeking the best pairing for any sun-grown Perdomo cigar. Grab a Perdomo and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Perdomo 12 Sun Grown & Rum n' Coke 👍🏻 Robby: Perdomo 12 Sun Grown & Compass Box Scotch 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 52% Robby: 48% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun Grown & Lagunitas Brown Shugga'

Flavor Odyssey – Season 5 Finale

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the season 5 finale, where your hosts Robby and Randy reflect on the hits and misses from this past season. On this episode, Randy will partake in Robby’s favorite pairing from season 5 (Tatuaje Tuxtla 7th & Vieux Carré) and Robby will partake in Randy’s favorite (Alma Fuerte & Espresso Martini). Grab your favorite pairing from season 5 and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Vieux Carré & Tatuaje Tuxtla 7th 👍🏻 Robby: Espresso Martini & Alma Fuerte 👍🏻 Sensei: BTAC Thomas Handy Rye & Liga H99 👍🏻 Jordan: Lucky Seven The Proprietor 14 Year & Liga H99 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 49% Robby: 51% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Olmec Maduro & French Connection Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Gin & Tonic Redux Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a WILDCARD edition of Flavor Odyssey, and on this episode, your hosts, Robby and Randy, will be revisiting a Gin & Tonic cocktail. In season 2 Robby gave a thumbs down to his RoMa Craft Baka with the cocktail, and Randy had the same disappointment with the Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano. Can the team find the right pairing for this floral and botanical drink? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Gin & Tonic & Davidoff Yamasá 👍🏻 Robby: Gin & Tonic & Montecristo Especiales 👍🏻 Sensei: Gin & Tonic & Perdomo Double Aged 12-Year Vintage Connecticut 👎🏻 Jordan: Gin & Tonic & ReviveR (2018) 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 36% Robby: 64% Audience Pairing Barry Driscoll: Gunpowder G&T with Perdomo Reserve Champagne Cigar Dojo Limited Edition 10th Anniversary

Flavor Odyssey – Florida Sun Grown Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final episode of Flavor Odyssey’s Born in the USA segment, featuring cigars that have close ties to the good ol’ USA. This week, your hosts seek the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate FSG cigar, which uses filler tobacco grown in the heart of Florida. Pairings Randy: FSG & Jane Russell 👎🏻 Sensei: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Scott: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 53% Sensei: 47% Audience Pairing Jimmy Birster: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye

Flavor Odyssey – Liga Privada No. 9

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Oh that beautiful, rich Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf! Our Born in the USA segment continues, as your hosts seek the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9, which is draped with the most sought-after Broadleaf on earth. **Apologies for the audio issues at the start of the show. It was fixed around the 20-minute mark. Pairings Randy: Bourbon Blackberry-collins & Liga #9 👍🏻 Sensei: Reverse Manhattan & Liga #9 👍🏻 Jordan: Reverse Manhattan & Liga #9 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 57% Sensei: 43% Audience Pairing Kevin Acuff: Liga #9 & Hot Chocolate Brownie Espresso

Flavor Odyssey – Tatuaje 15th Anniversary

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their journey into American cigars with the Tatuaje 15th Anniversary, which is rolled in Miami at the El Rey de los Habanos factory. What drink pairs best with this delicious premium cigar? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Tatuaje 15 & Rye Manhattan 👍🏻 Robby: Tatuaje 15 & Campfire Stout 👍🏻 Sensei: Tatuaje 15 & WL Weller Bourbon 👍🏻 Jordan: Tatuaje 15 & Bourbon County Stout 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 48% Robby: 52% Audience Pairing Nathan Stuart: Tatuaje 15 & Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Solera Aged Rye

Flavor Odyssey – Warped Don Reynaldo

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The first show of 2023 is also the first show for the American segment, featuring cigars with a tie into the good ol’ USA. First up in the segment, Robby and Randy find a great drink pairing for the Don Reynaldo from Warped. One of the highest rated cigars on the Dojo, Don Reynaldo is made in the heart of Miami at the El Titan de Bronze factory. Pairings Robby: Winter Highball & Don Reynaldo 👍🏻 Jordan: (Robot-Designed) Disaronno Sour & Don Reynaldo 👍🏻 Votes Robby: 66% Jordan: 34% Audience Winner Kevin O'Connor: Don Reynaldo & Dominicana Cream Cocktail

Flavor Odyssey – Choose Your Own Adventure

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey. Robby and Randy celebrate the holidays with a “choose your own adventure” edition to close out the year. Grab your favorite holiday cigar and drink pairings and join the show. Pairings Randy: Illusione Haut 10 & Peerless Rye 👍🏻 Robby: Fuente Rare Pinks & Pappy's 20 👍🏻 Sensei: Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut & Apple Pie Smoothie Seltzer 👍🏻 Jordan: HVC La Rosa 520 Rare of Rare & Peerless Bourbon 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 31% Robby: 69% Audience Pairing Steve Toth: Foundation Tabernacle CT No. 142

Flavor Odyssey – The Vieux Carré Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s time to wrap up the Cognac Connection segment of season 5, and we do so with a fancy-sounding Cognac cocktail called the Vieux Carré. Who will find the best cigar pairing for the drink? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Vieux Carré & Las Calaveras '22 👍🏻 Robby: Vieux Carré & Tatuaje Tuxtla 👍🏻 Sensei: Vieux Carré & Diamond Crown Black Diamond 👍🏻 Jordan: Vieux Carré & HVC Selección No. 1 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 35% Robby: 65% Audience Winner Kevin O'Connor

Flavor Odyssey – The Cognac Episode

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Forget the mixers, forget the garnish, set aside any other added ingredients, because this week on Flavor Odyssey it’s straight-up cognac. That’s right, folks, on this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts seek out the best cigar pairing with cognac. Grab a glass and a cigar and join the show. Pairings Sensei: D'Usse VSOP & Padron 1964 👍🏻 Robby: Kirkland Signature XO & Winston Churchill LE 2022 👍🏻 Jordan: D'Usse VSOP & Undercrown 10 👎🏻 Votes Sensei: 49% Robby: 51% Audience Pairing Kevin Acuff Davidoff XO & Davidoff Year of the Tiger

Flavor Odyssey – Sidecar Cocktail

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Robby and Randy continue the "Cognac Connection" segment of season 5 with a simple cocktail that emphasizes the best qualities of cognac. But which premium cigar pairs best with a Sidecar? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Sidecar (sugar-rimmed) & Laranja Reserva 👍🏻 Robby: Sidecar & Davidoff Nicaragua 👍🏻 Sensei: Sidecar & H. Upmann Heritage 👎🏻 Jordan: Sidecar & Aganorsa Rare Leaf 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 38% Robby: 62% Audience CigarCop: Joya Ninjaragua & Sidecar

Flavor Odyssey – Black Rose Cocktail

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Robby and Randy start a brand new segment of Flavor Odyssey Season 5, and this time they focus in on Cognac. The first round will feature the Black Rose, which is a simple yet delicious cocktail that should go great with a premium cigar. But what cigar will pair best? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Black Rose & Ferio Tego Generoso 👎🏻 Robby: Black Rose & Liga Privada 10 👍🏻 Sensei: Black Rose & Tatuaje TAA 50th 👎🏻 Jordan: Black Rose & Diamond Crown Black Diamond 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 29% Robby: 71% Audience Pairing Kevin Acuff

Flavor Odyssey – Plasencia Alma Fuerte

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The final stop in the Nicaraguan cigar segment of Flavor Odyssey features the delicious Alma Fuerte from Plasencia. This Nicaraguan puro took the industry by storm in 2017 and comes from one of the most famed cigar operations in Nicaragua, which seems a fitting way to wrap up our Nicaraguan journey. Pairings Randy: Alma Fuerte & Espresso Martini 👍🏻 Robby: Alma Fuerte & Boulevardier 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 54% Robby: 46% Audience Winner Kevin O'Conner

Flavor Odyssey – Don Pepin Garcia Blue

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0700

No segment about Nicaraguan cigars would be complete without focusing on a classic smoke such as the Don Pepin Garcia Blue (DPG Original). This week, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs seek the best drink pairing for this distinctly Nicaraguan classic. Pairings Randy: DPG & El Presidente Cocktail 👍🏻 Robby: DPG & Tootsie Roll Cocktail 👍🏻 Sensei: Serie JJ & Elijah Craig Toasted Oak 👍🏻 Jordan: Liga Privada Bauhaus & Prairie BOMB! 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 33% Robby: 67% Audience Winner Kevin O'Connor

Flavor Odyssey – Oliva Serie V Melanio

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0700

We continue our deep dive into Nicaraguan cigars on Flavor Odyssey, and your hosts feature the Oliva Serie V Melanio, one of the most critically acclaimed cigars on the market. Wrapped with a gorgeous Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf and filled with all-Nicaraguan tobaccos, what drink will pair best with this delicious premium cigar? Pairings Randy: Oliva Serie V Melanio & Dunkel 👎🏻 Sensei: Oliva Serie V Melanio & Old Cuban cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: Oliva Serie V Melanio & Old Cuban cocktail 👍🏻 Matt: Oliva Serie V Melanio & Old Cuban cocktail 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 25% Sensei: 75% Audience Pairing Winner Mike Harvey

Smoke Night LIVE X Flavor Odyssey – Monster Mashup With Pete Johnson

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the first ever Smoke Night LIVE and Flavor Odyssey simulcast. That’s right, it’s two shows for the price of one. Sensei is joined by Robby and Randy as they smoke and pair Tatuaje Monster Series cigars with Pumpkin beer.

Flavor Odyssey – Joya De Nicaragua Antaño

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Full flavor, spice, pepper -- these are some of the characteristics of Nicaraguan tobacco, and for the next four weeks, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs are diving deep into Nicaraguan cigars. This week, they will seek the best drink pairing for the “True Nicaraguan Puro,” Joya de Nicaragua Antaño. Pairings Robby: Antaño & Maple Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Sensei: Antaño & El Macuá 👍🏻 Jordan: Antaño & El Macuá 👎🏻 Votes Robby: 40% Sensei: 60% Audience Pairing Winner Barry Cigarcop

Flavor Odyssey - Oktoberfest WILDCARD: Kolsch

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700

As Oktoberfest winds down, Robby and Randy just couldn’t get enough German beer; so, on this WILDCARD edition of Flavor Odyssey, they seek the best cigar pairing for a kolsch-style beer. This clean, crisp, subtly fruity German hybrid might make you rethink German beers, but what pairs best with it? Find out on this episode. Pairings Robby: Reissdorf Kolsch & ReviveR 👍🏻 Sensei: Gaffel Kolsch & Aladino 👍🏻 Jordan: Gaffel Kolsch & Bricktoberfest 👍🏻 Matt: Gaffel Kolsch & My Father No. 1 👍🏻 Votes Robby: 68% Sensei: 32%

Flavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Week Four- Doppelbock

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It's a special Thursday night edition of Flavor Odyssey. Robby and Randy wrap up the Oktoberfest segment of season 5 by finding the best pairing for the Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock. Join the fun by grabbing a Doppelbock beer and a cigar and tune in. Pairings Randy: Salvator Doppelbock & Blackened M81 by Drew Estate 👍🏻 Robby: Salvator Doppelbock & Julius Caeser 👍🏻 Jordan: Salvator Doppelbock & Black Star Line Lalibela 👎🏻 Matt: Salvator Doppelbock & Arturo Fuente Don Carlos 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 56% Robby: 44%

Flavor Odyssey - Oktoberfest Week Three - Oktoberfest Festbier

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s stop number three on the Flavor Odyssey Oktoberfest celebration. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy will be pairing cigars with Oktoberfest Festbier. Grab a cigar and a German ale and join the fun. Pairings Robby: Oktoberfest Märzen & Quesada Oktoberfest 2022 👍🏻 Sensei: Oktoberfest Bier & Quesada Oktoberfest Dunkel (2013) 👍🏻 Jordan: Oktoberfest Bier & Quesada Oktoberfest Nicaragua (2016) 👎🏻 Matt: Oktoberfest Bier & Illusione Epernay 👎🏻 Votes Robby: 42% Sensei: 58%

Flavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Week Two: Kloster Barock Dunkel

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Flavor Odyssey Oktoberfest celebration continues. This week we find the best cigar pairing for the Kloster Barock Dunkel. The word “dunkel” is German for “dark,” and this dark beer style offers beer lovers balanced flavors of chocolate, bread crust, and caramel, which sounds like a great match for a premium cigar. Pairings Randy: Fuente Fuente Lost City Sensei: Padron 1964 Maduro Jordan: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Votes Randy: 26% Sensei: 74%

Flavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Week One: Weihenstaphaner

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s Oktoberfest! The Germans celebrate Oktoberfest for two weeks, ending the first Sunday in October. But why only celebrate two weeks when you can celebrate four weeks? Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy are seeking the best cigar pairings with German-style beer, and we kick things off with Weihenstaphaner, which is a Weissbier-style beer.

Flavor Odyssey – The Ashton ESG Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the last stop on Destination Dominicana! This week, our hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs seek out the best drink pairing for the delicious Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG). This Dominican puro features some of Fuente’s most treasured tobaccos, and should make for a legendary pairing.

Flavor Odyssey – Choose Your Own Adventure (WILDCARD)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

As we approach Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming and allow everyone to pick a pairing of their choice. Randy will be in-studio with some special guests, and Robby joins the show from Lot B (Minus?) for the special episode.

Flavor Odyssey – The Andalusian Bull Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, August 17th, Destination Dominicana continues as your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy seek the best drink pairing for the Andalusian Bull from La Flor Dominicana. Pairings Randy: Revolver Cocktail / Andalusian Bull 👍🏻 Robby: Grownup Arnold Palmer / Andalusian Bull 👎🏻 Sensei: Heaven Hill Bourbon / Andalusian Bull 👍🏻 Jordan: The Prideful Goat Rye / Andalusian Bull 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 68% Robby: 32%

Flavor Odyssey - The Fuente Hemingway Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Destination Dominicana continues, as your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy seek the best drink pairing for the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic. The subtle, sweet Cameroon wrapper on this cigar poses a unique challenge, as it might be easily overrun by stronger drinks, so tune in to find out what libation pairs best. Pairings - Randy: Mint Margarita / Hemingway 👍🏻 - Robby: Guinness Nitro Cold Brew / Hemingway 👍🏻 - Sensei: Arnold Palmer / Hemingway 👍🏻 - Jordan: Arnold Palmer / Hemingway 👎🏻 Votes: - Randy: 25% - Robby: 75%

Flavor Odyssey – The Davidoff Grand Cru Episode

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s Destination Dominicana! This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy tackle a sophisticated cigar and drink pairing with the Davidoff Grand Cru. That’s right, folks, we kickoff the “Destination Dominicana” four-week segment by finding the best drink pairing for the Grand Cru. Pairings Randy: Beggar's Banquet Cocktail - Grand Cru 👍🏻 Robby: Bordeaux Supérieur - Grand Cru 👍🏻 Sensei: Daiquiri - Grand Cru 👍🏻 Jordan: Dark & Stormy - Grand Cru 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 62% Robby: 38%

Flavor Odyssey – The Peated Scotch Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey has wrapped up the Amaretto Avenue segment, so now it’s time for a wildcard episode. This week, Robby and Randy tackle a classic cigar pairing in the form of peated Scotch. What cigars pair well with Scotch's smoky side? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Oban 14 - JOYA Ninjaragua 👎🏻 Robby: Lagavulin 16 - Mi Querida 👍🏻 Sensei: Lagavulin 16 - Swamp Thang Flying Pig 👎🏻 Jordan: Lagavulin 16 - Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 37% Robby: 63%

Flavor Odyssey – The Godfather Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey is back, and it’s the final stop on Amaretto Avenue. This week, your hosts seek the best cigar pairing for the Godfather cocktail. The Godfather is easy to make, but does it pair well with a cigar? Tune in and find out. Thumbs Randy: Flor de las Antillas 👍🏻 Robby: Oliva Serie V Melanio 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 67% Robby: 33%

Flavor Odyssey – French Connection Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Amaretto Avenue continues this week as we seek the best cigar pairing for the French Connection. No, not the famous Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider thriller from 1971, but the cocktail! In fact, this is one of the easiest cocktails to create: simply pour 1 ounce of amaretto and 1.5 ounces of cognac in a rocks glass over ice! Make yourself a French Connection, pick a cigar that should pair well, and join the action! Pairings Randy: El Güegüense 👍🏻 Sensei: Ferio Tego Generoso 👎🏻 Jordan: Plasencia Cosecha 149 👎🏻 Matt: Perdomo 10th Sun Grown 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 22% Sensei: 31% Jordan: 33% Matt: Perdomo 14%

Flavor Odyssey – Amaretto Whiskey Sour Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0700

We continue our deep dive into amaretto liqueur by finding a perfect cigar pairing for the Amaretto Whiskey Sour. Robby and Randy will be battling it out to see who picks the best pairing, but will also recognize viewers that create especially good pairing combinations.

Flavor Odyssey – Dirty Dr. Pepper Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Robby and Randy are headed down the amaretto trail, as they spend the next four weeks seeking great cigar and cocktail pairings that feature amaretto liqueur. This week, the cocktail is the Dirty Dr. Pepper, which contains amaretto liqueur, Fireball whiskey, and Coke. Please play along by making the cocktail and picking a cigar that you feel would pair great!

Flavor Odyssey – Season 5 Kickoff Show

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the Season 5 premier of Flavor Odyssey. Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, outline the plans for Season 5’s pairing combinations and also recap what they learned in Season 4. Grab your favorite cigar and drink pairing and join the fun.

Flavor Odyssey – Davidoff Aniversario Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700

As we wrap up the shade-grown segment this week, we search out the best drink pairing for the iconic Davidoff Aniversario. With a gorgeous Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over all-Dominican binder and fillers, the drink pairing options for this cigar seem endless.

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we explore the best drink pairing for the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro. This is the third stop in the shade-grown segment, and this time around, Robby and Randy tackle a maduro-wrapped shade-grown cigar. Thumbs Randy: 👍🏻 Robby: 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 68% Robby: 32% Pairing Randy: Dalmore 12 Year Sherry Cask Select Scotch Robby: Jura 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Audience: Buffalo Trace Store Pick

Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey continues the shade portion of season four. This week, we find the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade.

Flavor Odyssey – Fuente Fuente OpusX Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs kick off the “shade” segment of season 4 with the grandaddy of them all—the Fuente Fuente OpusX. What drink pairs best with one of the greatest cigars on the planet? Tune into this episode to find out. Thumbs Randy: 👍🏻 Robby: 👍🏻 Sensei: 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 45% Robby: 55% Pairing Randy: Daiquiri Robby: Mint Julep

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Home Brew Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey takes a quick detour and... on this wildcard episode, we talk home brew and find great cigar pairings with homemade beer. The Dojo crew will be drinking Tanner Cole’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout. So grab a beer and a cigar and join the show!

Flavor Odyssey – The Fiat Lux Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey wraps up the Au Naturel segment of season 4, as your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the best drink pairing for the Luciano Fiat Lux.

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey is joined by Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf, continuing the Au Naturel segment of season 4 with the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection. Who will find the best pairing for this popular natural-wrapped offering from Aganorsa Leaf? Thumbs All: 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 21% Sensei: 21% Terence: 58%

Flavor Odyssey – EPC Encore Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey is going Au Naturel by exploring natural-wrapped cigars and which drink pairings are best. This week, your hosts smoke the EPC Encore and attempt to determine what drink brings out the best for this cigar. Thumbs Randy: 👍🏻 Sensei: 👍🏻 Jordan: 👎🏻 Votes Randy: 15% Sensei: 70% Jordan: 15%

Flavor Odyssey – The Scotch Episode (SoP Reunion)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a Sharing Our Pairings reunion show with Robby Ras and John McTavish (AKA Cigar Surgeon). Rob and John had, very likely, the first-ever cigar pairing show, “Sharing Our Pairings,” which aired from 2014 to 2017. Rob and John reunite on this episode and pair scotch whisky with their favorite cigar.

Flavor Odyssey – Irish Whiskey Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey takes a quick Saint Patrick’s Day detour, and your hosts Robby and Randy grab some Irish Whiskey and seek out their favorite (or most appropriate) cigar to pair with it.

Flavor Odyssey – Camacho Factory Unleashed Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Hot off the maduro road segment of season 4, Robby goes au natural! This week, we investigate the best possible drink pairing for the Camacho Factory Unleashed. This cigar and drink pairing will kickoff the natural-wrapped cigar segment of Flavor Odyssey.

Flavor Odyssey – The Padron Black Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey takes one last trip down maduro road as Robby and Randy smoke the Padron Black and attempt to find the best pairing with one of the best maduro wrapped cigars on the planet.

Flavor Odyssey – The Liga Privada T52 Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey wraps up the maduro segment of Season 4 with the Liga Privada T52 from Drew Estate. Your hosts Robby and Sensei seek the perfect pairing for one of the best cigars to come out of La Gran Fabrica.

Flavor Odyssey – The CHC Serie E Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs strive for an Eruption of flavor as they seek the best drink combination for the Crowned Heads Serie E. It’s the 3rd episode in the maduro segment, and we invite you to tune in and join the fun.

Flavor Odyssey – The Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Champagne Wildcard Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Cutwater Gin & Tonic Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Kirkland Margarita Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Tiki Rum Mai Tai Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Mojito Mocktail Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Cold Fashioned Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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?

Flavor Odyssey – The Bobby Newman Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey - Arnold Palmer Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Shirley Temple Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Bourbon Episode

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – Hot Toddy Pairing Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Beggars Banquet Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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!

Flavor Odyssey – The Mint Julep Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – The Manhattan Challenge

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Kicking off Season 4 of Flavor Odyssey

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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).

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Season 3 - Favorite Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – AVO Fogata & Whiskey Sour

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700

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.

Flavor Odyssey – HVC 500 Years Anniversary & Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue their journey into the salty flavor component with a pairing that, on paper, should be smash hit. We will be smoking a HVC 500 Years Anniversary and drinking Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale. Will the subtle salty notes of the HVC pair well with the malty nut brown ale? Tune in to find out.

Flavor Odyssey – Davidoff Escurio & Margarita

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue their salty pairing journey by smoking the Davidoff Escurio along with a margarita. Will this well-known salty cocktail pair well with a cigar that also is known for offering a salty note? Tune in on our Facebook page and find out.

Flavor Odyssey – Brickhouse Connecticut & Gose

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0700

This week on Flavor Odyssey Robby and Randy start their journey into the salty flavor component. To kick off this segment, we will be pairing the Brickhouse Double Connecticut from J.C. Newman with a gose-style beer. Will the subtle saltiness from the cigar and beer be over the top or the perfect compliment? Join the show and play along to find out.

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Summer Beach Drinks

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Summer is finally here and it’s time to bust out your favorite summertime beach cocktails and pair them with your favorite cigars. It’s a wildcard episode, and your hosts Robby and Randy will be whipping up their favorites and talking about what summer cocktails pair best with different cigars.

Flavor Odyssey – Undercrown 10 & Mexican Hot Chocolate

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final segment on the chocolatey flavor component, and your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have saved the best for last. This week, we pair the brand new Undercrown 10 from Drew Estate with a Mexican hot (or cold) chocolate. In this pairing, both the cigar and the drink are brimming with chocolate notes. Will it be too much of a good thing? Tune in and find out.

Flavor Odyssey – Wiseman Maduro & Chocolate Old Fashioned

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue the chocolatey flavor component by pairing the Wise Man Maduro from Foundation Cigar Co. with a chocolate old fashioned cocktail. Whip up an old fashioned, but this time use chocolate bitters and join the fun to see if this pairing is a hit or miss.

Flavor Odyssey – Laranja Reserva Escuro & Batida De Coco

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, take a second shot at a chocolatey flavor pairing. On this episode, we pair the Brazilian cocktail Batida de Coco with a Laranja Reserva Escuro from Espinosa Premium Cigars.

Flavor Odyssey - Viaje Jalapeño and Chocolate Stout

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, June 2nd, it's the beginning of the 4 week long chocolatey flavor journey. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will dive into this popular flavor component by pairing the Viaje Jalapeño with a chocolate stout.

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Mezcal With Undercrown Dojo DOGMA

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 25 May 2021 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey, and your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will dive deep into mezcal, pairing it with the Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo DOGMA maduro. Robby and Randy will be joined by Joey Drew, Director of Global Creative at Drew Estate (and something of a mezcal specialist), to help understand this pairing. Will the smoky notes of mezcal compliment the mad-dog?

Flavor Odyssey – Rye Whiskey & Tatuaje Black Label

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 04 May 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs wrap up the spicy flavor component by pairing the Tatuaje Black Label with Rye whiskey. The spicy segment of season 3 has proved to be a bit more challenging than originally imagined, so make sure to tune in to see how it comes to a close.

Flavor Odyssey – Cabernet Sauvignon & My Father Fonseca

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, dive deeper into their journey exploring the spicy flavor component. This week’s episode features the new My Father Fonseca paired with Cabernet Sauvignon. Will this popular wine pair well with the re-imagined Fonseca from My Father Cigars?

Flavor Odyssey – Dr Pepper & LFD Double Ligero

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue their journey into the spicy flavor component. This week’s episode features the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero paired with Dr Pepper. Will this classic soda pair well with a classic cigar? Tune into to find out.

Flavor Odyssey – Saison & Aganorsa Buena Cosecha

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Robby Ras and Randy Griggs begin their four-week trek into the spicy flavor component. On this episode, your hosts will pair a saison-style beer with an Aganorsa Buena Cosecha. Will the pairing get a thumbs up or thumbs down?

Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Favorite Beer Pairing

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0700

It's National Beer Day (go figure)! Naturally, we’ll be diving in head first on this week’s episode of Flavor Odyssey. It’s a wildcard episode, bridging the gap between flavor element-themed episodes, so the theme is simply “your favorite beer/cigar pairing.” Go nuts, experiment (or keep it simple with a good ol’ crispy boy) and let’s see what we can accomplish in the realm of fermented cereal and tobacco!

Flavor Odyssey – Four Kicks Capa Especial & Cherry Bourbon Smash

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode, Robby and Randy wrap up the fruity flavor segment of season 3 by pairing the Four Kicks Capa Especial with a Cherry Bourbon Smash cocktail. Will this summertime cocktail be too fruity to match the subtle sweetness in the Capa Especial, or will they complement each other to perfection? Prepare your own version and join the Odyssey to see for yoursel.

A Flavor Odyssey – EPC Pledge & Pinot Noir

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700

We continue our journey into fruity flavor component by pairing a Pinot Noir with the number one cigar of the year, the EPC Pledge. Will this pairing be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or a Saint Patrick’s Day dud?

A Flavor Odyssey – Kintsugi & Hazy IPA

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode we continue our journey into fruity flavor components by pairing a hazy IPA with the Kintsugi by Alec & Bladley Cigars. Will the tropical notes of a hazy IPA find harmony with the Kintsugi, the number 10 Cigar of the Year? You will have to tune in to find out.

Flavor Odyssey – Aladino Connecticut & Sauvignon Blanc

Cigar Dojo — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode, we embark into the the fruity flavor component and we kick this segment off with Sauvignon Blanc paired with Aladino Connecticut. How will the intense fruity flavors of Sauvignon Blanc wine pair with the mild notes of the Aladino Connie? Find out as your hosts Robby and Randy continue the odyssey.

A Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD With Abe Dababneh

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0700

This week’s Flavor Odyssey is a WILDCARD edition, featuring a pairing picked by our special guest, Smoke Inn’s own Abe Dababneh. Randy will be joined by Abe as they discuss pairing root beer with the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Maduro. We will also get Abe’s thought’s on this past weekend’s Great Smoke Digital Experience – the most ambitious virtual cigar event ever attempted.

A Flavor Odyssey – Plasencia Alma Del Fuego & Rum

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0700

We are featuring the Plasencia Alma del Fuego paired with rum for the fourth episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 3. Robby and Randy continue their investigation into earthy flavor pairings with this interesting matchup, featuring the deep, earthy notes found in the Plasencia Alma del Fuego, combined with the sweetness of a premium rum.

A Flavor Odyssey - HVC San Isidro & Zinfandel

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode, we are featuring the HVC San Isidro cigar with a zinfandel wine for the third episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 3. Robby and Randy continue their investigation into earthy flavor pairings with this interesting matchup, featuring the deep earthy notes found in red zinfandel combined with the San Isidro, blended by Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars.

A Flavor Odyssey – Fratello Arlequín & Boulevardier Cocktail

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode, we are featuring the Fratello Arlequín cigar with a boulevardier cocktail for the second episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 3. Fratello Arlequín was recently awarded Cigar Dojo’s No. 6 Cigar of the Year for 2020, noting the cigar’s smooth character and unmistakable earthy, jungle-like characteristics. This is the driving factor in our show, tying into a four-episode journey of earth-based flavor components. The cigar will be paired with a boulevardier cocktail, having the makings for one of the most complex experiences on FlavorOD to date.

A Flavor Odyssey – Antaño Connecticut & Matcha Highball

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Tune into the first episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 3! Tonight's episode is the first of a four-week journey through the "earthy" flavor element, pairing an atypical Matcha Highball cocktail with JDN's Antaño Connecticut cigar. Will this drink showcase earthiness full on, or is it a bit too far out of the box... let's find out!

A Flavor Odyssey - WILDCARD - Unconventional Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the unconventional pairings episode and the final episode of Season 2. On this edition of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy will be going way outside the box, pairing cigars such as: barber poles, candelas, and infused cigars with drinks that may or may not be a good match...

A Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Who Likes Gin

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey, and your hosts Robby and Randy will be tackling one of the trickiest drink pairings for a cigar: gin. More specifically, we will be pairing a gin and tonic cocktail with various cigar wrappers and attempting to find the style that works best.

A Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Favorite Pairings

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey and your hosts will be highlighting their personal favorite pairings from Season 2. Please join us and share your favorite pairing.

A Flavor Odyssey – RoMa Craft Neanderthal & Port Wine

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final episode featuring the Mexican San Andrés wrapper. This week, Robby and Randy pair the RoMa Craft Neanderthal with a port wine. While port wine is a long-standing pairing choice for many cigar smokers, how will it go with the bold Neanderthal? You will have to join the show to find out.

A Flavor Odyssey - Murcielago & Rum Old Fashioned

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Flavor Odyssey presents a very unique combination, featuring the Espinosa Murcielago paired with a rum old fashioned. The Murcielago represents the 3rd Mexican San Andrés maduro-wrapped cigar that your hosts Robby and Randy will smoke in hopes of finding the perfect pairing.

A Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Undercrown DOGMA Maduro & Bourbon

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues, as Robby and Randy dive further into Mexican San Andrés wrapper, which is the final wrapper type in Season 2 of the Odyssey. This week, your hosts will be smoking the Drew Estate Undercrown DOGMA Maduro and pairing it with bourbon. On paper, this pairing seems like a sure-fire hit, so join the fun and let us know what you think of this combination.

A Flavor Odyssey – Sin Compromiso & Peated Scotch

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues with special guest Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Steve will help our guests Robby and Randy in beginning the last leg of the their Season 2 journey as they explore Mexican San Andres wrapper. On this episode, we pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso with peated scotch.

A Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – The Tabernacle David & Bourbon

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… we have reached a WILDCARD episode after finishing the Connecticut Broadleaf segment of the season. This week, we sneak in an extra Broadleaf, as your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs pair the Tabernacle David from Foundation Cigar Co. with bourbon. Grab a cigar and a drink and join the fun.

A Flavor Odyssey – Crowned Heads Yellow Rose & Manhattan Cocktail

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week, our hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs pair the Yellow Rose from Crowned Heads and a Manhattan cocktail. Will this classic cocktail make for a good pairing on our final week featuring Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper?

A Flavor Odyssey – Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder & Imperial Stout

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week, our hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs pair the Jacob’s Ladder from Southern Draw Cigars with an Imperial Stout. We are now halfway through our journey into Connecticut Broadleaf, and the boys think that a nice dark syrupy Imperial Stout might just be the perfect combo.

Flavor Odyssey – Herrera Esteli Broadleaf With Rum

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, October 28th, the Odyssey continues… this week our hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs resume their exploration into Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper. The pairing on this episode will be the Herrera Esteli Broadleaf from Drew Estate combined with rum!

A Flavor Odyssey – With Special Guest Nick Melillo

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week special guest Nick Melillo AKA “Chief of the Broadleaf” will help Robby and Randy begin their journey into broadleaf wrapper. Nick is an expert on Broadleaf and will be able to give our hosts a better understanding of what this wrapper brings to the table. This week’s pairing will be the Foundation Cigar's Tabernacle paired with black coffee.

A Flavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Cuban Cigars And Oktoberfest Beer

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week it’s a wildcard episode and your hosts Robby and Randy will be pairing a Cuban cigar with Oktoberfest beer. Join us for this most interesting pairing and grab your favorite Cuban cigar, an Oktoberfest beer, and see how this pairing works.

A Flavor Odyssey – Casa Cuevas La Mandarria and Bourbon

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week, Robby and Randy wrap-up (pun intended) their journey into Habano-wrapped cigars with the Casa Cuevas La Mandarria and pair it with bourbon. Yes, that’s right, bourbon, the Dojo’s favorite spirit! Will the bourbon overrun the subtle flavors of the La Mandarria? Find out on this week’s show.

A Flavor Odyssey – My Father Paired With Belgian Tripel

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week, Robby and Randy continue their journey into the habano wrapper as they pair the classic My Father with a Belgian tripel. It’s been awhile since the team has tackled a beer pairing, which both hosts specialize in, but will the combo be a hit or miss?

A Flavor Odyssey – Herrera Esteli Paired With El Brujito Cocktail

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week, Robby and Randy dive deeper into the Habano wrapper, as they pair Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli with the El Brujito cocktail (as picked by Drew Estate’s own Frankie Dranks from the Sticks and Sips podcast). It’s our hosts' second foray into this classic wrapper and it’s possible this leaf might just pair well with everything... but you will have to tune in to find out.

A Flavor Odyssey with Davidoff’s Klaas Kelner

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… this week, Davidoff’s Klaas Kelner joins Robby and Randy as they begin their journey into the Habano leaf. On this first episode featuring Habano wrapper, we pair the Davidoff Late Hour with Scotch whisky. Kelner, the Senior Brand Ambassador from Davidoff, will be guiding us and giving us the inside scoop on what we might expect from this pairing, as well as future pairings with this classic wrapper.

A Flavor Odyssey – Cameroon and Mojitos

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… it’s a WILDCARD episode with our hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs, taking a quick detour into Cameroon-wrapped cigars and pairing with a Mojito cocktail. Grab some rum, mint, club soda, simple syrup, and your favorite Cameroon-wrapped cigar, and join the Odyssey.

A Flavor Odyssey – Oliva V Melanio & Coffee

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The Odyssey continues… as the team will be on their final leg of the Sumatra wrapper journey. This week, we pair the Oliva Serie V Melanio with coffee. It will also be a special episode of Flavor Odyssey, as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the show and Randy travels to Dojo headquarters to be live in studio!

A Flavor Odyssey – Dogma Sun Grown & Bourbon

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Coinciding with Cigar Dojo’s monumental collaborative release of the Undercrown Dogma Sun Grown, this week’s pairing features this cigar with Master Sensei’s drink of choice: bourbon! Helping to sort this pairing out, special guest Jack Heyer of Drew Estate will be joining us live.

Flavor Odyssey – Ashton VSG Old Fashioned

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week’s Flavor Odyssey features a pairing that, on paper, looks to be a massive home run. Robby and Randy continue their journey into the Sumatran wrapper and pair the Ashton VSG with a cocktail in the form an old fashioned made with rye whiskey.

Flavor Odyssey – Pete Johnson of Tatuaje

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0700

We begin our journey into the Sumatran wrapper. To usher in this portion of the Odyssey, Robby and Randy are joined by none other than Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson. Pete has done some amazing things with Sumatran wrapper, so he will be the perfect guest to kick things off. This week, we are pairing the Tatuaje TAA 2020 with a Zinfandel wine, so grab a bottle and join the fun.

Flavor Odyssey – Sour Beer Sucks, Change My Mind

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It’s a WILDCARD edition of Flavor Odyssey, and this week, beer expert Randy Griggs and Jordan "the wiz-kid producer" try to convince Master Sensei that sour beers don’t suck AND they can even pair well with cigars. Will they change Sensei’s mind?

A Flavor Odyssey – Aladino Corojo Reserva & Porter Beer

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final episode in the Corojo wrapper series, as Robby and Randy pair the Aladino Corojo Reserva from JRE Tobacco with a porter-style beer. Corojo wrapper has proven to pair well with almost everything the team has thrown at it, but will the porter be an exception? Tune in to find out.

A Flavor Odyssey - Lunatic Torch & Old Cuban Cocktail

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0700

The boys are at it again, continuing in their journey into the Corojo wrapper. This week, your hosts, Robby and Randy, fire up a Lunatic Torch from Aganorsa Leaf and pair it with an Old Cuban cocktail. Will it be a match made in heaven or get a big thumbs down?

A Flavor Odyssey - El Güegüense

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Robby and Randy continue their journey into the Corojo wrapper. This week they will be smoking the El Güegüense from Nick Melillo and Foundation Cigar Company and pairing it with rye whiskey. Will the Corojo be able to keep pace with the spicy rye, or will it be overrun? Grab an El Güegüense and some rye and join us to find out.

A Flavor Odyssey – Corojo with Dion Giolito

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Illusione’s Dion Giolito joins Robby and Randy as they begin their journey into the Corojo wrapper. Not many folks know how to blend a Corojo-wrapped cigar better than Dion, so we will get his thoughts on pairing the highly-rated Haut 10 with root beer, as well as what we might expect as we explore this delicious tobacco variety.

A Flavor Odyssey – Bacon & Cigars With Fred Rewey

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It's our first WILDCARD episode of the season, and it wont get any more wild than this! Robby and Randy welcome in Fred Rewey, former owner of Nomad Cigars. Fred is known around the world for his obsession with bacon. Therefore, on this episode, we will explore pairing cigars with bacon! Is it a match made in heaven... or one that should be left in the pigpen?

A Flavor Odyssey – Desert Rose & Pilsner

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Robby and Randy wrap up (no pun intended) exploring Connecticut Shade cigars as they pair the Desert Rose from Southern Draw Cigars with a bee—in this case, a Pilsner-style ale, to be more specific. The Rose of Sharon Desert Rose was the Dojo’s number 2 Cigar of the Year in 2019, so the pressure is high to find a great pairing. Robby and Randy will also review the previous Connecticut Shade pairings and discuss what they have learned.

A Flavor Odyssey – Sobremesa Brûlée & Coffee

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode, your hosts pair the Sobremesa Brûlée from Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust with coffee and cream. Robby boldly predicted on last week’s show that this might be the best pairing yet. Tune in to find out if his prediction proves accurate. Also, Steve Saka joins the program to announce some big news about a future project.

A Flavor Odyssey – Número Uno & Chardonnay

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Robby and Randy continue the journey to find the perfect pairing for a Connecticut Shade-wrapped cigar. On this episode, your hosts pair the Número Uno from Joya de Nicaragua with a Chardonnay. Yes, that’s right, it’s a delicious cigar paired with a white wine and the only way to find out if this pairing works is to continue the odyssey.

A Flavor Odyssey – Season 2 Premiere With Nick Perdomo

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 25 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the season 2 premiere episode of A Flavor Odyssey. Special guest Nick Perdomo Jr. joins Robby and Randy as they begin their quest to find the perfect pairing. On this episode we start our journey into Connecticut Shade wrappers, pairing one of the most popular cigars on earth: the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne with a Moscow Mule cocktail. Nick will help us get a feel for what the Connecticut Shade wrapper is all about and what to expect when seeking pairings for it.

A Flavor Odyssey - Season 1 Finale (032)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700

It’s the final episode of season one and Robby and Randy will be recapping what they learned from the pairings in the first season of Flavor Odyssey. As they discuss this past season, they will also be pairing the Padrón 1926 Serie Maduro with a Cigar City Maduro ale. Grab your favorite pairing and join us for another LIVE episode.

A Flavor Odyssey - 25 and 5 (031)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week it’s the much anticipated 25 and 5 pairing edition. Robby and Randy juxtapose an expensive and inexpensive pairing and let the chips fall where they may.

A Flavor Odyssey - Wildcard (030)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 05 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week’s episode features a challenge from Robby to Randy to see if he can come up with a perfect pair for the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas. Randy has chosen the Alaskan Amber in order to meet the challenge. We break the pairing down live and encourage you to join in and let us know what you think of this week’s combination.

A Flavor Odyssey - Wildcard (029)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week’s episode features a challenge from Randy to Robby to see if he can come up with a better pairing for the Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Ale that didn’t fare well in episode “K.” Robby has chosen the Highclere Castle from Foundation Cigar Company as his choice to create a great pairing. We break the pairing down live and encourage you to join in and let us know what you think of this week’s combination.

A Flavor Odyssey - Wildcard (028)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Your hosts take a beer that they paired earlier in the season which received “thumbs down” and give it another shot with a different cigar. On this show, Robby and Randy pair up the Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, but this time pair it with La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva from Ashton. We break the pairing down live and encourage you to join in and let us know what you think of this week’s combination.

A Flavor Odyssey - WILDCARD (027)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, April 15th, it’s a LIVE Wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey. Robby and Randy will be turning lemons into lemonade and answering your questions in realtime. Your hosts will take a cigar that they paired earlier in the season which received “thumbs down” and give it another shot with a different beer. On this show, Robby and Randy pair up the Killer Bee Connecticut from Black Works Studio but this time pair it with Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter Z (026)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Tonight's episode rounds out the alphabet, featuring a Zino cigar & Zombie Dust beer pairing!

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter Y (025)

Cigar Dojo — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700

On this show, your hosts pair up the Year of the Rat from Drew Estate with the Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. We break the pairing down live and encourage you to join in and let us know what you think of this week’s combination.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter X (024)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0700

On this show, your hosts pair up the OpusX Lost City by Arturo Fuente with the Xocoveza from Stone Brewing.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter W (023)

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Robby & Randy pair up the Wise Man Maduro from Foundation Cigars with the Westmalle Dubbel.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter V (022)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Today Robby and Randy pair the Perdomo Vintage 12 Year Maduro with the Vanilla Shake from Mikkeller

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter U (021)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, March 4th, Flavor Odyssey takes on the letter U. Coming short on the heels of Saturday’s Leap Day-themed Dojo release, your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs pair up the Uru Doshi cigar with the Urquell pilsner, described as “the world’s first pilsner brewed the original way.” We break the pairing down live and encourage you to join in, as Uru Doshi orders began arriving at their destinations earlier this week!

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter T (020)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, February 26th, Flavor Odyssey takes on the letter T—the 20th letter in the alphabet. This week, your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs pair up the Triple-style golden La Fin Du Monde with the Tatuaje Nuevitas Jibaro. We break the pairing down live and encourage you to join in!

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter S (019)

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy pair the Firethorn from Southern Draw with the Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter R (018)

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter 'R.' On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut from Royal Agio with the Dead Guy Ale from Rogue.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter Q (017)

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0700

This week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter ‘Q.’ On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Mi Querida Triqui Traca from Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust with the Three Philosophers Quad from Brewery Ommegang.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter P (016)

Cigar Dojo — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Pappy’s Family Reserve Barrel Fermented from Drew Estate with the Porter from Sierra Nevada.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter O (015)

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0700

This very special New Years Day episode of A Flavor Odyssey will feature a pairing for the letter “O”.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter N (014)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode or Flavor Odyssey Robby and Randy pair the New World Maduro from AJ Fernandez with the North Coast Old Stock Ale.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter M (013)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0700

On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the ME II from Tatuaje with the Monk's Blood from 21st Amendment Brewery.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter L (012)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, December 4th, is episode 12 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter ‘L’. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Las Calaveras 2018 from Crowned Heads with the Lagunitas Brown Shugga. Will this pair be a hit or a miss? Watch this week’s episode to find out.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter K (011)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Episode 11 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter ‘K’. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Killer Bee Connecticut from James Brown and Black Works Studio with the Kostritzer Black Lager.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter J (010)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0700

It’s episode 10 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter J. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut and Jester King’s El Cedro.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter I (009)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, November 13th, it’s episode 9 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter I. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Illusione Haut 10 and a Imperial Brown Ale from Founders called Underground Brown.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter H (008)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, October 30th, it’s episode 8 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter H. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Herrera Esteli Brazlian Maduro from Drew Estate and the Heretic Chocolate Hazelnut Porter.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter G (007)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, October 23rd, it’s episode 7 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” and this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter G. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch from Aganorsa Leaf and the Guinness Extra Stout. Will this pair be a hit or a miss? Check it out and see.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter F (006)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, October 16th 2019, it’s episode 6 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” and this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter 'F.'

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter E (005)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, October 2nd, it’s episode 5 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” and this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter 'E.' On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Dojo-favorite Espinosa Habano and the Erdinger Oktoberfest. Will this be a good pairing or a bust???

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter D (004)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, September 25th, it’s episode 4 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” and this week Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter D. On this episode, Robby and Randy pair the Drew Estate Liga No. 9 and the Oskar Blues Death by Coconut.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter C (003)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, September 18th, it’s the third episode of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey this week's episode is brought to you by the letter C.

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter B (002)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, September 11th, it’s the second episode of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” the new Cigar Dojo video podcast, featuring Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs. On this week’s episode, Robby and Randy tackle the letter “B.”

A Flavor Odyssey - the Letter A (001)

Cigar Dojo — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, September 4th, it’s the first official episode of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” the new Cigar Dojo video podcast, featuring Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs KA "Mr. Beer"

A Flavor Odyssey - Pilot Episode (000)

Cigar Dojo — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0700

The pilot episode of A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey. Today's pairing is the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition and the El Sully Mexican-Style Lager from 21st Amendment Brewery. While most episodes will consist of alphabetical pairings, this pilot showcases number-based pairings.