Flavor Odyssey Archives

Extreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey

November 3, 2025

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... Read More...

Trick or Neat Pairings – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

October 27, 2025

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It’s the witching hour, Halloween is in the air and spirits are all around us. This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re conjuring up “Trick-or-Neat,” where we explore neat spirits like bourbon, tequila, mezcal, rum, ... Read More...

Best Budget Pairings – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

October 20, 2025

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Not all of us can afford $100 cigars and top-shelf whiskey every night. Most of us live on tighter budgets and get creative with our pairings. This week on Flavor Odyssey, we're exploring the best budget-friend... Read More...

Fall Flavor Unleashed – Top 5 Fall Cocktails

Eric Guttormson

October 13, 2025

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Breathe it in—can you feel that crisp fall air? The leaves are turning from green to shades of yellow, brown, and bright red. And you know what else is changing? Our cravings for those perfect fall cigar and co... Read More...

Sober October Pairings

Eric Guttormson

October 6, 2025

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Lock up the alcohol—it’s Sober October! Okay, maybe we won’t go the whole month, but your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy are kicking things off by exploring some of the best non-alcoholic drinks and the p... Read More...

Building the Mt. Rushmore of Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

September 29, 2025

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What are the ultimate cigar-and-drink pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy unveil their four all-time favorite combinations—their “Mt. Rushmore” of cigar pairings. Have your own favorite... Read More...

The Oktoberfest Beer & Cigar Pairing Guide

Eric Guttormson

September 22, 2025

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There are few guarantees in life, but one of them is the annual Oktoberfest episode of Flavor Odyssey. How should you approach a cigar and beer pairing fit for the occasion? Hosts Robby and Randy—well known for... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Retro Pairings

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

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The 1970s called—they want their cocktails back! Dust off your bell bottoms, crank up that Earth, Wind & Fire cassette, and join us on Flavor Odyssey as we take a groovy trip back in time. This week, we’re shak... Read More...

We Made Cocktails with Pickle Juice (And Now We Can’t Stop)

Eric Guttormson

September 1, 2025

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Pickle juice and pickle-inspired cocktails are having a moment. Your local mixologist might serve up a Dirty Pickle, Pickled Michelada, Pickleback Mule, or even a Pickle Sour. This week, your Flavor Odyssey hos... Read More...

Can AI Create the Perfect Cigar Pairing?

Eric Guttormson

August 19, 2025

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Who’s the real master of pairing—our Flavor Odyssey hosts or the AI overlords? On this episode, we hand the reins to the bots and let them suggest cigar and drink pairings, while we critique their choices. Brin... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mystery Episode

Eric Guttormson

August 11, 2025

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This episode of Flavor Odyssey has been shrouded in mystery for months. We’re still uncertain about the cigar and drink pairing, and we’re not even sure who the hosts will be. But don’t let that stop you—grab y... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Six Whiskeys I Can’t Stop Drinking

Eric Guttormson

August 4, 2025

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There’s little debate that whiskey (especially bourbon) is one of the best pairings for a cigar. But what are the go-to picks for the Flavor Odyssey hosts? This week, we reveal six whiskeys that deserve a spot ... Read More...