Flavor Odyssey Goes Nuts

April 13, 2026

Flavor Odyssey has gone nuts! This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore nutty-inspired cocktails featuring ingredients like Orgeat, Frangelico, Amaretto, Nocello, and Licor 43. From almond and hazelnut to walnut... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey’s Dusty Bottle Showdown

Eric Guttormson

April 6, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Everybody has one—you know exactly what I’m talking about. That dusty bottle of liqueur hiding in the back of your cabinet since 1989, when your Aunt Leslie brought it over for Easter dinner. Well, the moment h... Read More...

Ultimate Gimmick Pairings

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

It’s April 1st, and you know what that means—corny tricks and gimmicky tomfoolery. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs dive into some of the most over-the-top gimmick cockta... Read More...

Protocol & Pints: The Ultimate Pairing Challenge

Eric Guttormson

March 23, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey returns, and this week we’re putting Protocol Cigars to the test with a full-on beer pairing challenge. Each host brings their pick for the perfect frosty companion, aiming to find the ultimate m... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Pairing With the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11

Eric Guttormson

February 2, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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

Flavor Odyssey

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...

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