It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey as Luis Baez, Global Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña, joins the show to talk rum and cigars. Luis is one of the most engaging personalities in the spirits world and a familiar face at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, so he knows his tobacco as well as his rum. Grab a pour of rum, light up a cigar, and join the conversation.

Pairings

Randy: Flor de Caña Sour & Padron 1964 Natural 👍🏻
Robby: Nica Negroni & Liga Privada H99 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 56%
Robby: 44%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Randi Harrison: Oliva V Melanio & Flor de Cana 20 👍🏻👍🏻

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Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and what makes Nicaraguan tobacco so special? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy explore the country’s rich tobacco heritage while pairing drinks with some of Nicaragua’s finest cigars. Grab your favorite Nicaraguan smoke and join the conversation.

Pairings

Randy: Rum Manhattan & Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas 👎🏻
Robby: Cerveza Toña & Mombacho Liga Maestro 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 50%
Robby: 50%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Eric Willis: New World Dorado & Lime Daiquiri 👍🏻

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It’s a milestone episode of Flavor Odyssey as Robby and Randy celebrate 300 shows! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and pair drinks with the cigars that first ignited our passion for premium cigars. What was the cigar that started your journey into the cigar lifestyle? Light up your “origin story” cigar, pour your favorite drink, and join the conversation as we celebrate 300 episodes together.

Pairings

Randy: Vieux Carré & Davidoff The Late Hour 👍🏻
Robby: Mezcal Manhattan & Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 👎🏻

Votes

Randy: 86%
Robby: 14%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

OTTERS!!!

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Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week, they’re putting that theory to the test.

On the show, we’ll be mixing both low-proof and high-proof versions of the same cocktails and comparing them side by side to see if the long-standing belief holds true. Grab your favorite cigar, pour yourself a cocktail, and join the conversation as we find out whether more proof really means more flavor.

Pairings

Randy: Whiskey Sour & Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 👎🏻
Robby: Revolver & Tatuaje PCA 2025 Corojo 👍🏻

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Nathan Stewart: Padrón 1964 Natural & three Old Fashioned cocktails each made with a Jack Daniel's blend [Old No.7 (80p), Bonded (100p), & Single Barrel Barrel Proof (130p)].

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we explore the unique flavors coming from craft distilleries across the country and search for the perfect cigar pairings to match.

Bring your favorite local whiskey, share the story behind your hometown distillery with the rest of the otters, and discover new combinations that elevate both the cigar and the spirit. It’s an evening of great cigars, great whiskey, and great conversation you won’t want to miss.

Pairings

Randy: Olde Raleigh Toasted French Oak Bourbon & Mi Querida Black PapaSaka 👍🏻
Robby: Olde Raleigh Olde Stogie Bourbon & Ferio Tego Timeless TAA 2025 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 67%
Robby: 33%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

OTTERS!

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Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each?

On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras steps into the ring to represent the rich, dark world of maduro wrappers, while Randy Griggs makes the case for the lighter, brighter claro side. Grab your favorite maduro or claro cigar, pour a pairing of your choice, and join us for another flavorful journey on this week’s Flavor Odyssey.

Pairings

Randy: Mezcal Old Fashioned & Olmec Claro 👍🏻
Robby: Cuban Rum Old Fashioned & Olmec Maduro 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 17%
Robby: 83%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Eric Willis: Crowned Heads Juárez & Topo Chico w Regan's Orange Bitters 👍🏻

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we celebrate the release of Psychedelic Rabbit, the newest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. But one important question remains: what do you pair with a Psychedelic Rabbit? To find the answer, Robby and Randy take a metaphorical trip down the rabbit hole, exploring a wide range of pairing possibilities in this special episode. As always, the Otters are invited to join the adventure and bring their own wildcard pairing creations to share with the audience.

Pairings

Randy: Randy's Psychedelic Highball & Psychedelic Rabbit 👎🏻
Robby: Psychedelic Frog & Psychedelic Rabbit 👎🏻

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

@GeminiMike-f8w : Sidecar cocktail & Espinosa Laranja Reserva 👍🏻

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re firing up the grill and heading into uncharted territory. With Cigarbecue happening this Sunday, May 31st, the show takes on a brand-new challenge: pairing cigars, drinks, and BBQ all in one experience. That’s right—BBQ, Cigars, and Booze.

Your hosts will each build triple-threat pairings featuring premium cigars, carefully selected beverages, and fresh BBQ straight off the grill to see which combinations truly deliver flavor harmony. Grab your favorite cigar and drink—and if you’re feeling ambitious, throw something on the grill and join the fun.

Pairings

Randy: Pork Shoulder, Bourbon Peach Tea Highball, & Fuente God of Fire Serie B 👍🏻
Sensei: Teriyaki Steak, Extra Extra Juicy Bits IPA, & Mi Querida 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 62%
Sensei: 38%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Nathan Stewart: Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary, Apricot Bourbon Cooler, & Cherrywood Smoked Baby Back Ribs. 👍🏻👍🏻

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