Flavor Odyssey

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...

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 fu...

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! Pairi...

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 Espinos...

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: BLT...

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 j...

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 👍🏻 Ro...

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.

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 &am...

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 pai...

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...

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 &...

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: Zom...

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) 👍🏻 Robb...

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! Pa...

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...

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...

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 Colorad...

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 &am...

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 &a...

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 &...

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 👍🏻 Jo...

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...

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 Fir...

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 👍🏻 Jo...