Flavor Odyssey

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 &am...

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...

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 Intemperan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ma...

"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 Bla...

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:...

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: Or...

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 &am...

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 👍🏻 Sens...

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 o...

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...

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 👎🏻...

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: Pea...

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...

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...

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 Al...

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 &...

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 Bla...

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...

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 Serie...

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 Pre...