Flavor Odyssey Archives

Flavor Odyssey Takes on the Aging Room Concerto

February 16, 2026

As Flavor Odyssey continues its journey through the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler, this week hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs spotlight Rafael Nodal’s Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto, which landed at N... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Pairing With Gold Star from United Cigars

Eric Guttormson

February 9, 2026

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the perfect drink pairing for the Gold Star from United Cigars. Our #18 cigar of the year (and in the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Pairing With the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11

Eric Guttormson

February 2, 2026

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs launch their annual journey through the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The featured cigar is the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11, a bold release... Read More...

The Wildest Cigar Pairing Challenge Yet!

Eric Guttormson

January 26, 2026

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, Randy Griggs and Master Sensei take a mini-odyssey unlike any other—one built around pure pairing versatility. The challenge? Find one cigar that can hold its own against three w... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Tatuaje vs. Illusione

Eric Guttormson

January 19, 2026

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Get ready for another full-throttle pairing showdown on Flavor Odyssey. This week, two powerhouse boutique brands go head-to-head as Tatuaje faces off against Illusione in a battle that helped shape modern prem... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Fuente vs. Padrón

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2026

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Two titans of the cigar world go head-to-head on Flavor Odyssey. And no—we’re not talking about your hosts, Robby and Randy. This week’s battle features two of the most legendary brands in cigars: Arturo Fuente... Read More...

Dry January: Flavor Without the Buzz

Eric Guttormson

January 5, 2026

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Flavor Odyssey is back for its 9th season, and with Dry January in full effect, Robby and Randy are on a mission to find big, bold flavor—without the alcohol. Can a non-alcoholic drink deliver the depth and com... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey Best Pairings of 2025

Eric Guttormson

December 15, 2025

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It's the final episode of Flavor Odyssey for the year, and you know what that means—it's time to crown the best cigar-and-drink pairings of 2025. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts will each reveal their top three pairi... Read More...

We Built Perfect Pairings with Only 3 Ingredients

Eric Guttormson

December 8, 2025

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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 s... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey Cigar Pairing Tips & Tricks

Eric Guttormson

December 1, 2025

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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... Read More...

Friendspairing – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

November 24, 2025

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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 th... Read More...

Fireside Classics – Flavor Odyssey

Jordan Guttormson

November 17, 2025

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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 ... Read More...