<description>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 &amp; Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

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KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid) works for a lot of …

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

𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW

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We Built Perfect Pairings with Only 3 Ingredients

<description>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 &amp; Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut 👍🏻
Robby: Spiced Maple Rum Old Fashioned &amp; Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Capa Especial  👍🏻

Votes

Randy 15% 
Robby: 85%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Mike Heykens: Room101 Red Rocket &amp; Chocolate Boulivardier

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re diving into ci…

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

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Cigar Pairing Tips & Tricks You Need to Know

<description>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 &amp; Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch 👍🏻
Robby: Scotch Negroni &amp; Aquitaine Gran Perfecto  👍🏻

Votes

Randy 71% 
Robby: 29%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

THE OTTERS

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You’ve heard of Friendsgiving—now get ready for F…

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

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Friendspairing – Flavor Odyssey

<description>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 &amp; Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose 👍🏻
Robby: Amaro Hot Spiced Toddy &amp; Stolen Throne Call to Arms 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 64% 
Robby: 36%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Nathan Stewart: Hot Mead w Lemon Cocktail &amp; Herrera Estelí Brazilian Maduro

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Pull up a chair, spark up a cigar, and settle in—…

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

𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW

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Fireside Classics – Flavor Odyssey

<description>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 &amp; Aganorsa Supreme Leaf 👎🏻
Robby: Tequila &amp; Plasencia Alma del Cielo 👍🏻

Votes

Sensei 29% 
Robby: 71%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Nathan Stewart: Martinez Gin Cocktail &amp; Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

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It’s time to step outside our comfort zones and d…

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

𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW

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Extreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey

Expert hosts help you understand and learn how to create the best cigar and drink pairings.

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