Flavor Odyssey Archives

Flavor Odyssey: Tatuaje vs. Illusione

January 19, 2026

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 Best Pairings of 2025

Eric Guttormson

December 15, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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...

Friendspairing – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

November 24, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

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...

Extreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

November 3, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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...

Flavor Odyssey – Retro Pairings

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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...

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