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We Built Perfect Pairings with Only 3 Ingredients

December 8, 2025

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...

Extreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

November 3, 2025

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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...