Flavor Odyssey

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.

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.

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?

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?