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

Rocky Patel Pairings

Flavor Odyssey – Rocky Patel Pairings

Bill Ives and Juan Cancel reunite on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Ten years ago, Bill and Juan were Cigar Dojo members and cigar enthusiasts who decided to start a cigar brand named Cubariqueño, also known as Protocol. They quickly became one of the most popular brands on the market, paying homage to police officers worldwide. Since then, the company has undergone many changes, including Bill leaving to focus on his career in law enforcement. On this show, Juan and Bill reunite for the first time to reminisce and discuss Protocol’s wild history over the past decade.

Smoke Night LIVE – Bill & Juan’s Excellent Adventure

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

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Flavor Odyssey – Martini Cigar Pairings

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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)

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Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge Final

The term ’boutique cigar company’ is often used in the cigar industry, but what does it truly mean? Does it describe the company’s size, its focus on artistry, or a blend of multiple factors? Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf and Nick Fusco from El Mago Cigars join the show to explore what defines a boutique cigar company.

Smoke Night LIVE – What is a Boutique Cigar?

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

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Flavor Odyssey – Old Fashioned Variation

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Andrews, Director of New Business Development at Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Justin will be joining us live in-studio from Dojo headquarters and will update us on all STG brands, including Diesel, Partagas, Room101, Alec Bradley, and more.

Smoke Night LIVE – Justin Andrews Scandinavian Tobacco Group

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

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Flavor Odyssey – Mule Variations

What is the most exciting cigar brand represented by a celebrity? In this episode, the Dojo crew, joined by co-host Juan Cancel and special guest William ‘Cigar Coop’ Cooper, will crown the King of the Ring—the ultimate celebrity cigar brand. In this bracket challenge, it’s not just about the quality of the cigars but also the celebrity’s influence and the overall positive vibe of the brand.

Smoke Night LIVE – King of the Ring, Celebrity Cigar Brand Bracket Challenge

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)

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Flavor Odyssey – Manhattan Variations

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